Another Headache... – China Business
newdynasty.com.cn — We've been working on samples for a large order of clothes for over a year now. The clothes are cool, new, fun. But it's been a very difficult process getting to the end of the road—the start of actual production. We've got the PO signed, the deposit paid and what happens? Factory tells us: “We don’t think that we can do this order. We’re really busy now.”
This, of course, was the response to the payment of the deposit. No indications prior to the placing of the order that there would be any problems. We’ve talked EVERY day in the two weeks preceding the actual transfer of funds and every conversation was great. “Of course we can meet these dates.” “Of course we’ll work with your QC.” “Of course we’ll meet all the QC standards..."
This is an everyday thing in doing business in China. Why Western companies think it is worth it to put up with these games I don't know. Hasn't any of these people read "Mr. China" or "Poorly Made in China" by Midler?