Abstract
More goods are made in China than any country in the world. Many of these goods are made for export using imported designs. It is common for local engineers to change foreign drawings. Changes are much more than simply translating words, symbols, projections or units. Translated drawings can have different nominal dimensions and tolerances. They can even specify different materials. The reason is China’s system of national, professional, and local standards. It is very difficult to make anything which falls outside these standards. Unfortunately, there are many weaknesses in China’s system of standards. The primary complaint is standards are written from the producer’s point of view. Focus is on defining what activities must be done. Little consideration is given to what the resulting customer quality level should be. Chinese design management can help explain why made in China products account for roughly 60% of all US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls.
Presenters
Craig SeidelsonAssistant Professor, Operations and Supply Chain, University of Indianapolis
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Design Management and Professional Practice
KEYWORDS
Manufacturing in China, National Design Standards
