'Made in China' continues to make sense
It's impossible to predict how China's competitiveness will emerge from the four key forces of wage inflation, raw material scarcity, currency fluctuations and growing compliance needs. But while the country's ranking is likely to ebb and flow a lot over the next few years, buyers are unlikely to be heading elsewhere.
THE FLANARANT: 'Made in China' continues to make sense
19 July 2010
It's impossible to predict how China's competitiveness will emerge from the four key forces of wage inflation, raw material scarcity, currency fluctuations and growing compliance needs. But it's hard to see any evidence of mass bankruptcies, as local media claims, according to Mike Flanagan.
Chinese garment makers respond to currency hike
8 July 2010
A stronger yuan will combine with rising labour costs to make China an increasingly expensive manufacturing location, warn Chinese garment makers.
ANALYSIS: Strikes impact on Chinese garment makers
7 July 2010
Chinese garment makers are closely watching the recent surge in strike activity across China but say sufficient wages should keep their workers from downing tools.
GERMANY: Adidas prepared for surge in Chinese sourcing costs
30 June 2010
Sporting goods firm Adidas Group has enough diversity in its supply chain to withstand cost increases in China, the company's boss has told just-style.
COMMENT: The great Chinese currency debate
29 June 2010
Everybody and his uncle - government officials, bankers, economists and garmentos - are all locked in the latest China debate. But what David Birnbaum wants to know is whether the revaluation of its currency will reduce China's apparel exports?
CHINA: To raise cotton import quotas, sell some stockpiles
25 June 2010
China is to raise its cotton import quotas by nearly 1m metric tons and sell more from government stockpiles to try to satisfy rising domestic demand for the fibre.
US: Hanesbrands plays down China currency impact
24 June 2010
T-shirt and underwear maker Hanesbrands Inc has played down the impact of China's decision to let the value of its currency fluctuate, saying its balanced global supply chain allows it to offset a range of manufacturing variables.
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