- Understanding Importing
The legal and financial responsibilities of importing are vast; and they can be complicated and costly if you aren't careful and informed as to all of the regulations and laws. Review our guide to costoms, third parties, and ensure that all of your bases are covered when importing goods....
- An exploratory investigation of the impact of culture
on sales force management control systems in Europe.
The topic of sales force control systems has attracted much attention over the past decade (e.g., Anderson and Oliver 1987; Challagalla and Shervani 1996; Cravens et al. 1993; Darmon 1998; Oliver and Anderson 1994, 1995). Defined as a set of procedures for monitoring, directing, evaluating, and compensating sales personnel (Anderson ......
- Made In China
Since June, an unprecedented number of recalled products, mostly made in China, have sent the toy industry reeling. Reactions to the recalls have included increased testing by manufacturers, Congressional hearings, 900 percent growth in sales of home lead tests, Mattel's apology to the Chinese government and even the suicide of ......
- 'Spidey 3' swings into China first
"Spider-Man 3" will premiere in China on May 3, the day before it opens in North America, China's top overseas film import official said Thursday. The move is designed to secure a strong opening at the boxoffice before pirated copies have a chance to flood the market (HR 3/30). Yuan ......
- Booming China trade presents new challenges for rural
America.
The increasing prevalence of "made in China" labels signals greater competition for many businesses in the rural united States. U.S. imports from China totaled $125.2 billion in 2002, up from $19.3 billion (in constant 2002 dollars) in 1990. Trade with China grew even more in 2003. Preliminary data show that ......
- Call To Action
HEADNOTE U.S. textile makers call for government action to curb the flow of Chinese imports after quotas removal at the beginning of the year. IN APRIL THE Commerce Department reported that the federal trade deficit reached a record high of $61.04 billion in February. The trade gap was up by ......
- China Trade: U.S. Exports, Investment, Affiliate Sales
Rising, but Export Share Falling.
GAO-06-162 December 9, 2005 China is important to the global economy and a major U.S. trading partner. By joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China pledged to further liberalize its trade regime and follow global trade rules. While U.S.-Chinese commercial relations have expanded, controversies have emerged, including the ......