Sourcing in China: Getting It Right When the World Is Flat

by Savio S. Chan

Global sourcing is the hallmark of the 21st-century organization. As New York Times best-selling author Thomas L. Friedman articulates so brilliantly in his latest book The World Is Flat [1], China -- along with other low-cost country sourcing (LCCS) phenomena -- is fast becoming part of the global supply chain through the convergence of technology. This Executive Update will explore the advantages, challenges, and approaches of sourcing in China.