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Expertise
Ask me about sourcing and manufacturing products in China, managing vendors in China, importing from China, developing new products in China, price negotiations with suppliers in China, and logistics-related issues.
Experience in the area
I am a China sourcing professional. I lived in China from 1993 to 2003 where I learned Chinese and worked in the fields of logistics, marketing and manufacturing services. I have audited hundreds of factories in China. I am authorized by the NYS Unified Court System as an interpreter of Mandarin Chinese. I have an MBA in international business and entrepreneurship. I work in a U.S. company as director of product development and sourcing.
Education/Credentials
MBA, International Business & Entrepreneurship, City University of NY BA, East Asian Studies & Chinese, City University of NY Studied international trade taught in Chinese at the University of International Business & Economics in Beijing Chinese language study at Beijing University & Nanjing University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Quinn | 12/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful and informative! |
| Noah Malinchak | 06/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ritu | 04/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Dear Hank, your knowledge is definately ..... |
| Roisin | 04/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Hank, Wow thank you so much! ..... |
| Roisin | 04/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Hank, Wow, I didn't expect such ..... |
Recent Answers from Hank S
2011-12-15 Importing/Exporting:
I see. I am not sure what you mean by "large" quantities. To most Chinese vendors, 60 cubic meters of something is generally considered a large quantity. That's a 40' trailer full of one item, be it a
2011-12-14 Importing/Exporting:
Quinn, it sounds like you already have buyers and/or distribution channels in place, so it might indeed make sense for you to go direct to China. You didn't ask how to find the manufacturers, so I presume
2011-08-25 exporting from China:
They could be wrong, but most likely your China office is correct. Theoretically it should be possible to do what you're describing -- presumably export processing -- in some shape or form. But the devil
2011-08-12 Importing from China:
Louise, you're buying raincoats for $24 each? Damn, that sounds like an expensive raincoat. I guess the material must be very special and/or custom-made, and therein lies your dilemma. If the material
2011-08-01 sourcing company:
Starting a sourcing company? No problem! It's as easy as starting a bank, or starting a law practice, or opening a restaurant, or doing any other business. That is, of course, assuming that you are already
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