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Expertise
Ask me about sourcing products in China, finding manufacturers in China, importing from China, developing new products in China, moving manufacturing to China, price negotiations with suppliers in China, and logistics-related issues.
Experience in the area
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 visited 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 product development and sourcing manager.
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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Alex | 01/29/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thnax for the insight and information. Alex |
| Jack | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Marie | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bill | 10/18/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jeff | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great answer Hank. Thanks for the detail ..... |
Recent Answers from Hank S
2010-02-01 Country of Origin Marking:
Here's the document from U.S. customs that specifically addresses the issue of country of origin markings: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/publications/trade/ co_origin.ctt/markingo.doc
2010-01-29 Price negotiation China:
A couple of things come to mind based on the additional information you've provided. First, the vendor's quotes are CIF Toronto. Ask the vendor for FOB China prices, which ought to be a lot lower.
2010-01-29 Price negotiation China:
Alex, soon your question and my answer will be coming up at the top of Google searches for "price negotiation in China" and countless others will benefit from it. Thank you for including one of the
2009-11-18 Importing Italian Design from China:
First you need your supplier in Italy to agree to allow their factory in China to export to you directly in Canada. Regarding markings on the product, in America the rule is that all imported articles
2009-10-29 Shoe Suppliers in China:
1. The only way to ensure this is to have someone trustworthy and knowledgeable physically inspect the goods before you complete payment. This person could be you. It would require you to spend a couple
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