One mechanism per issue, with a playbook at the end.
Supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, and how decisions really get made. Written by an operator with nearly two decades on the ground in Asia.
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CHINA+MANY / SUPPLY CHAINS
A new factory can diversify assembly while critical inputs, tooling and specialist support remain elsewhere. Three checks for what has really changed.
WHO IT'S FOR
Executives, supply chain and procurement leaders, and anyone whose decisions depend on how Asia actually works.
WHAT WE COVER
Supply chain diversification across Asia: China+1 and beyond
Manufacturing in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan
Logistics, sourcing and trade
Business culture and decision-making
FULL ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT
001 / Japan: "Yes" doesn't mean yes
002 / China+Many: who's gaining, and why
003 / Detroit of Asia, disrupted
"Westerners think a deal is 80% done. It's usually closer to 5%."
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