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Still pointing your finger at China for the lead toy recalls? Not so fast…

Posted in Business ethics, China, Chinese manufacturers, Wal-Mart on October 24th, 2007 No Comments »

I wrote several weeks ago about a case for Mattel apologizing to the Chinese manufacturers. In particular, I highlighted the fact that US companies often share some of the responsibility for negligence.
Today, an article in the New York Times titled Lessons Even Thomas Could Learn really hits that point home.
After all of the egregious recalls [...]

A case for Mattel apologizing to Chinese manufacturers

Posted in Business ethics, Business-to-business, China, Chinese executives, Chinese manufacturers on September 22nd, 2007 1 Comment »

There’s been a great brouhaha in the press over Mattel’s apology to China — particularly over the allegations that Mattel apologized directly to its Chinese manufacturing partners.
It’s not a surprising reaction. This supposedly “Golden” year of the Pig is turning out to be more porcine than prosperous, thanks to the slew of recalls — especially [...]