Jan 31 2012
The Global Stagnation and China Monthly Review Overcapacity will lead inevitably to serious deflationary pressures, starting with the manufacturing and real-estate sectors. Eventually, most likely after 2013, China will suffer a hard landing. All historical episodes of excessive ... and more » |
Jan 30 2012
Apple, Foxconn and the Human Cost of Electronics Manufacturing in China eWeek The recent uproar about the conditions in Chinese factories where Apple's iPhones, iPads and iPods are manufactured is getting a lot of attention, partly because of an article in the New York Times. A great deal more attention is likely due to the lead ... and more » |
Jan 30 2012
The End Of Cheap China, Part III. How YOU Must Prepare For It. China Law Blog (blog) These manufacturers of toys, clothing, shoes, furniture and housewares are standard high volume, high employment, low technology and low margin operators. The Chinese government has decided to let them go for three very good reasons. and more » |
Jan 30 2012
NPD DisplaySearch: Emerging Markets and High Performance Drive Rapid Growth in ... PR Web (press release) The introduction of tablets from new brands, such as Aakash in India, and established brands, such as Dell in China, is boosting competition and adoption. Penetration rates of tablet PCs in China and Asia Pacific are leading the emerging market regions ... and more » |
Jan 29 2012
 Action Figure Insider | A Matter of Control Action Figure Insider Even having someone stationed in China doesn't fix everything. When I was designing toys, I worked for small enough companies that I was often the one overseeing the process through the factory, even staying in China from time to time. and more » |
Jan 28 2012
 Deccan Chronicle | Drinking water scare in Chinese city after industrial pollution Deccan Chronicle Mostly used in industrial effluents, cadmium is a carcinogenic chemical which can lead to cancer. It is a key component in battery production, coatings, electroplating and toys. Exposure can result in fever, pneumonia and kidney failure. and more » |
Jan 27 2012
 International Business Times | Why Apple's Killer Quarter Puts Pressure on iPad 3, iPhone 5 International Business Times Jobs' name was a trending topic through the end of the year, with various people erecting statues, making toys and releasing never-before-seen documentaries in his name. Apple, possibly Jobs' finest creation, was suddenly untouchable. and more » |
Jan 27 2012
This Is the Stock for All Ages DailyFinance Total recall: It's long past now, but back in 2007 Mattel recalled 19 million toys made in China due to health concerns about lead paint and other design issues. Management did a great job getting out in front of the issue, but given their global ... and more » |
Jan 27 2012
 PolicyMic | American Business Will Always Lose When it's Cheaper in China PolicyMic It is clear that China has the upper-hand when it comes to producing products that require teams of workers to manufacture, like toys, apparel, and electronics. China has so many low-wage laborers and engineers at scale, there is no way high-wage ... and more » |
Jan 27 2012
PolicyMic | American Business Will Always Lose When its Cheaper in China PolicyMic It is clear that China has the upper-hand when it comes to producing products that require teams of workers to manufacture, like toys, apparel, and electronics. China has so many low-wage laborers and engineers at scale, there is no way high-wage ... and more » |
Jan 27 2012
 WXYZ | Detroit Border Patrol Agents Stop China Shipment WXYZ The shipment, from China, were toy cars and rag dolls that had unacceptable high levels of lead and had parts that were a choking hazard. The toys were slated for delivery in Flint. They actually made it into the country through Newark, New Jersey, ... Hazardous toys seized in DetroitWDIV Detroit WNEM TV 5 Toxic toys headed to Mid-Michigan seizedWNEM Saginaw all 5 news articles » |
Jan 27 2012
WXYZ | Hazardous toys seized in Detroit WDIV Detroit ... transformable cars after a lab analysis found that the toys contained high levels of lead and small parts that presented a choking hazard. The total retail value of the toys, headed to Flint, MI was $16989. The container, originating from China, ... Hazardous toys headed to Mid-Michigan seizedWNEM Saginaw Detroit Border Patrol Agents Stop China ShipmentWXYZ all 4 news articles » |
Jan 27 2012
Hazardous toys headed to Mid-Michigan seized WNEM Saginaw Entertainment News from AP By Brandon Allendorfer, Internet Managing Editor - email Officials say they have seized a container of rag dolls and transformable cars after a lab analysis found that the toys contained high levels of lead and small parts ... and more » |
Jan 26 2012
IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign Raises $16.2 Million* (€12.4 Million ... EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) The IKEA Foundation donates 1 euro ($1.30) for each of the 12.4 million soft toys, children's books and children's meals sold in over 300 IKEA stores worldwide from November 1 to December 31 (in China, through January 2012). Since 2003, the annual Soft ... |
Jan 26 2012
Girl Scouts marking 100th year by showing how organization has changed Bellingham Herald Girl Scouts lead community relief efforts during the Great Depression by collecting clothing, making quilts, carving wood toys, gathering food for the poor, assisting in hospitals, participating in food drives and canning programs, and providing meals ... and more » |
Jan 26 2012
IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign Raises $16.2 Million* (EUR12.4 Million ... MarketWatch (press release) The IKEA Foundation donates 1 euro ($1.30) for each of the 12.4 million soft toys, children's books and children's meals sold in over 300 IKEA stores worldwide from November 1 to December 31 (in China, through January 2012). Since 2003, the annual Soft ... and more » |
