42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China: A Practical Handbook for Doing Business in China, Special Economic Zones, Factory Tours and Manufacturing Quality (2nd Edition)

I don't like to be negative, but if you're really going to rate this book low because of a couple typos you missed your calling as an angry english teacher. I see typos in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and I'm sure you've made a few as well in your lifetime. (Stepping down from my soapbox) O.k, so having read three of the best rated books in this category I can tell you that my favorite was 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing In China, by Rosemary Coates. To be very honest I've actually read two and a half of the books because one of the authors failed to capture my interest even by the half way point and was a very painful read. 42 Rules is a concise yet thorough book on the subject which is much appreciated after attempting to read the previously mentioned book. So if you're on the fence and you don't know which book on China to get, get 42 Rules-you'll be glad you did. After reading all these books I found myself even more curious and anxious to learn more about China so I took a shot and wrote the author Rosemary Coates. Not only did she write me back, she helped me find the highly qualified trustworthy person I needed in China for my business. In working professionally with Rosemary you come to find out very quickly why she has been so successful in her long and seasoned career doing business in China. Thank you for this book!

To be fair, there are some good points spread along the chapters.But I would not recommend it for the following reasons:-1- It is not a "practical handbook" about sourcing. The book lists the main incoterms without specifying which ones are the most common, open account is presented as comparable to L/C and T/T, etc. Has the author ever sourced anything from China? I doubt it!-2- Poor examples. Some very large suppliers (Foxconn, Flextronics, Li&Fung...) are presented, but isn't this book aimed at smaller buyers who will have to live with another reality?-3- Lots of typos ("Han Hai" instead of "Hon Hai", Guangzhou instead of Guangdong....) , and some repetition from one "rule" to another.-4- Some pieces of advice are given by self-serving consulting companies. Most pieces of advice are solid, but many are worthless (or even dangerous -- e.g. hiring an auditor to stay full-time in a factory, instead of using rotating inspectors).It is a pity, because the author seems to understand Chinese culture. But not manufacturing...

For someone new to the manufacturing game, this book is worth its weight in gold. "42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China" by Rosemary Coates is an essential tool for those who are interested in looking for manufacturers in China. This book is especially valuable to those who have never sourced in China before, and an excellent support tool for those who have. Rosemary covers all of the essential aspects of doing business in China, including the importance of China's history, culture, and business etiquette. Rosemary combines a lifetime of personal business experiences and client experiences in one, making this book a "must read" for anybody interested in doing manufacturing business in China. Thanks to this book, I am well on my way to getting my product brand off the page and made into a tangible product. Thank you Rosemary.

I think I read this in a couple of hours. most of it is common sense, but I got a couple good pointers out of it that made it worth while.

After reading I found out very clearly what should be manufactured in China and what shouldn't. I hope the author revises the book from time to time to reflect the changes going on in this dynamic country.

My wife and I manufacture a product in China and are often frustrated by communication with our point of contact. We figured it was some sort of cultural and linguistic barrier, but weren't sure how to get around it. The author touched on several of our exact experiences and now we have a much better understanding of how to properly engage. So glad we picked this guide up! Time to go build some guanxi!

As an old China hand I wish I had this knowledge historically, culturally and the business process realities when I started going to China over 25 years ago. I remember Shenzhen at a few hundred thousand not fifteen. Rosemary has cut to the essence of doing business in China and I recommend this book for all senior procurement, engineering and logistics management to make it mandatory reading for their junior staffs. The lessons here are Chinese, but the logic of the approach will apply to all countries. Make sure you know the territory before you enter the game. Bravo.

I would recommend this book to those who wanted to go for China on a business trip but only have a few hours in a plane for a crash course.

I still think about how beneficial this book was to me and my biz partner when we visited factories in China back in 2015... so many useful tips. Recommend to anyone. Criminally underrated.

Thought there are some good points, the book is overpriced. Gaps are huge and content could have easily fitted into about 70 pages.

No aporta demasiadoMuchas cosas comentadas están mencionadas con más detalle en blogs y otra literatura de comercio con ChinaVarios capítulos se dedican a compradores muy grandesY es dificil cubrir untema completamente en menos de 2 carillas, que es lo que lleva cada uno de los 42 temas

Um compilado de idéias que todos conhecem.

Thank you. I am 60% ready for a business trip to China. Good book to let your employees read as well.