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SPECIAL ISSUE: THE SUPPLY CHAIN
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Distribution and Logistics in Today's China (Subscribers only) |
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Moving goods around China remains difficult, but companies with clear strategies can succeed.
Jamie M. Bolton and Yan Wei
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Trading Rights and Distribution: Two Different Things
China's WTO Trading Rights, Distribution, and Transportation Services Commitments
China's Distribution Infrastructure Expands
China's Logistics Rules Obscure the Way Forward
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Wal-Mart in China: Challenges Facing a Foreign Retailer's Supply Chain
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To keep their shelves stocked, retailers must overcome China's fragmented distribution sector.
Ted P. Huffman
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Zoning In
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How to choose between free-trade zones and export processing zones. Julie Walton
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China's Most Popular Zones Duty Calls |
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Sourcing in China
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In today's economic climate, sourcing in China can help firms cut costs. Michael D. Matteo
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Sourcing Companies at Work: A Case Study
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Buyer-Supplier Relationships in China (Subscribers only) |
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A study suggests that state-owned retailers behave much like their privately owned counterparts.
Brenda Sternquist, Zhengyi Chen, and Ying Huang
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Buyers and Suppliers
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Can Franchising Work in the PRC?
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One US franchise learns the hard way that not all franchising strategies will succeed in China.
Mark Spitalnik
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COMMENTARY
Price Wars (Subscribers only) |
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Selling goods at low prices can help foreign companies beat Chinese competitors at their own game.
Roger (Rongxin) Chen
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China's Domestic PC Industry Heats Up
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