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Expert Profile: Michael Zakkour

Expertise:  I can answer questions about manufacturing, sourcing products in China and India including design, engineering, quality control, factory auditing, packaging, shipping and customs clearnce. I can answers question regarding the macro and micro views on doing business in China, India and Asia. I can offer my expertise regarding Chinese business culture, Chinese culture, cross-cultural understanding and training.

Experience in the area
President of China BrightStar, LLC a Sino-American manufacturing, sourcing and consultig company with factories and offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Bangalore and New York.

Organizations
China Institute Asia Society

Publications
Numerous national magazines and newspapers.

Education/Credentials
B.A. in Communications B.A. in Marketing Seton Hall University

Awards and Honors
Guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, Stern School of Business, NYU

Past/Present Clients
Fortune 1000 client base in addition to many small and mid-size businesses.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 210
Knowledge   9.83   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.83   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
(in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)		44
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank You Michael for your quick response
(Chad on 06/19/08)
Thank you for the speedy reply
(Barbara on 06/14/08)
Thank you very much this will be very helpfull
(Patrick on 06/02/08)
thank you for getting back to me i appreciate the advise. thank you Patrick
(Patrick on 05/30/08)
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Recent Answers from Michael Zakkour
2008-07-27  international trade:  Hi Christine. You need to do one of two things. You either need to fly to China, inspect the facilities, interview management, check out THEIR supply chains, go back for inspection during production...
2008-07-15  Selling a commodity in Taiwan & China:  Hello Sean. Thanks for writing to me. There are two main procedures you have to go through in China to begin selling your product. 1-You have to establish yourself as a business in China. Either...
2008-06-14  Taiwan Business License, Taxation Registration:  Hello Barbara. I tried reaching you on my hotmail account as well, still got bounced back. So, I am just adding our information to this email. Michael A. Zakkour is the co-founder and managing director...
2008-06-08  importing confusion:  Hello Anna, thanks for writing. Finding, vetting, inspecting and negotiating with a Chinese supplier can be a difficult and risky proposition for someone doing it for the first time. Then figuring...
2008-05-29  Incoterms:  Hello Patrick. Thank you for the question. Is this for a client of yours? A buyer? Or is it something for you. If it is for a buyer you should get some input from them on what want. I always start...
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