Posts tagged "manufacturing"

CHINESE LABOR STRIKE

All of us know that China is the biggest population in the world, and indirectly, it makes China to have the biggest labor pool in the world. Big population is one of the most important incentives that makes China becomes home for most products in the world. But then, we heard many news about the poor labor protection in China. Yes, it is really saddening... But let's take a look of this article and think what can we do for the labor's right...   The World's Factory China, moreover the s...

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GARMENT INDUSTRY IN BANGLADESH

Beside "Made in China", what other remarks do you usually find when you go shopping? "Made in Bangladesh". They don't only manufacture for common brands, but also for what we call 'branded'. Let's take a look the undercover behind Bangladesh's garment industry.     The Garment Industry In 2013, Savar Building or Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed and it is considered as the deadliest garment-factory accident. Following this accident, NYU Stern Center underwent a year-long study...

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FIGHTING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT IN CHINA

It's a normal thing, seeing people holding fake Prada or LV or other brands in China. It's a normal thing too to see people selling Gucci or Prada at the flee market in China. Getting further, in Shanghai or Shenzhen, the fake markets are one of the tourist attractions, where the sellers can speak English! From my friend's experience, they set a very high price, well, sometimes it depends on the quality. There are terms like Super Quality (very similar like the original one, and it's not cheap),...

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BREAKING AIRBUS AND BOEING DUOPOLY

I remember when I was a little kid, my mom taught me when we were inside the airplane that there were only 2 aircraft manufacturers: Boeing from the US and Airbus from Europe; and she preferred Airbus as she felt that Airbus's aircraft was more spacious than Boeing (oh, dearest mommy *hug*).   Speaking of which, some countries, mentioning 2 "Big Giants", Russia and China, want to break that duopoly market. Russia with its state-owned United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) confident to laun...

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IOT FOR THE “SMART” WORLD

Today we will discuss about the IoT and the future of the new business model. In the Quality Blog , I've also discussed about the advantages of IoT for the products' quality (check the article here), and in this article, let's dig out more about this IoT and the advantages for your business model!   The "Smart" Concept Nowadays, lots of products are getting more sophisticated. The key is located in its materials. Following the revolving technology, more and more products' materials are ...

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BOEING ENTERS CHINA

Welcome to China, Boeing!   Finally, this American based aircraft maker going to China. This will be Boeing's first overseas airliner assembly plant in China. Based on its business deal, Boeing also will sell 300 new aircrafts to three Chinese companies.     Yet, Boeing has not issued a statement. Nor has the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union that represents more than 33,000 workers at the company’s longtime manufacturing ba...

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TEXTILE TECH TO PRODUCE KONJAC NOODLE

The first time you read the title, what do you think of it? Weird? Innovative? Creative? Interesting? Well, at least those thinkings popped up on my mind! In Japan, hundred years ago, Omikenshi Co. innovated this creative idea using the cloth-making technology to turn trees into healthy noodle. It was started because of the tightening competition for the textiles at that time in Japan. Let's read the full story!   Rayon (a fiber made from tree pulp) is the best selling product of Omikens...

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NEW E-BIKE THAT CONNECTS TO SMARTPHONE

If you visit China, you'll find many Chinese people riding on a motorcycle-like vehicle. That is what we call E-bike or electronic bike. In my third year living in China, I just realized, when you are going somewhere by bus, 3 things will attract your eyes the most: 1. Luxury European Cars; 2. Smartphones; 3. Electronic Bike. People there like to ride their e-bike and as you know, China is the biggest smartphone market (moreover for Apple!). So, compiling the facts, Xiaomi CEO decided to invest...

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CHINA ECONOMY WATCH

Hello Wednesday! Yeay, we're in the middle of the week (again)! Today, I'm writing an article about China Economy watch based on one of my favorite economic figures: Christine Lagarde, the head of IMF.   Here is the review...   "I would say that it's a recovery that is decelerating a bit, and we are seeing massive transitions at the moment" she said and it was expected to gain momentum next year.   After such a massive growth over decades, China's economy slowed to 7.4...

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CHINA’S BEST PERFORMING CITY

First time you read the title, which city pops up first in your mind? Shanghai? Beijing? Guangzhou? or even Shenzhen? It's not entirely wrong, but it's not those cities! Here are the clues:       Home of the Pandas   Super Spicy Food! (Main Ingredients: Chili, Chili, Chili, Peppercorn, Peppercorn, Peppercorn, Oil, Oil, Oil, Coriander)   Different Varieties of Chili for This City's Special Dishes   Peppercorn   Their "It" Hotpot   The ...

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