This article originally appeared in eWeek (reprint of CIO Insight article). The Chinese economy has been growing rapidly despite an underdeveloped supply chain network. Most Chinese manufacturing companies do not yet rely on supply chain systems, but the environment is becoming increasingly competitive and many enterprises will find it difficult to survive if they do not make their sourcing, production and distribution more efficient. That makes the supply chain management market potential enormous. Chinas underdeveloped transportation infrastructure, fragmented distribution systems, limited use of technology, shortage of logistics talent, regulatory restrictions and local protectionism still limit the efficient distribution of domestic and imported products. Yet, the growing number of foreign invested companies and multinationals entering China are aware of the importance of supply chain. Read full article. … Read more »

This article originally appeared in eWeek (reprint of CIO Insight article). Since Linux doesnt require user licenses, its also a way to combat software piracy, which is an epidemic in China. Under pressure from the world community and from local technology companies and other industry sectors, China has started thinking about cleaning up its act. Read full article. … Read more »