Q&A: Invention ＞ Marketplace, Shorter Manufacturing Timelines, China V West Biz Culture Differences, etc.

In this diverse episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, hosts Adrian and Renaud cover several thought-provoking topics based on listeners' questions. They will discuss:

• How to transform an initial idea into a market-ready product.
• Cultural differences in business practices between Chinese and Western companies.
• Shortening manufacturing timelines, such as how to effectively reduce lead times.
• The differences between small and large-scale manufacturing.

 

Show Sections

• 00:56 – Listener Questions Format & First Topic Intro

• 01:13 – 1. Can You Sell Just an Idea or Invention?

• 09:43 – 2. Cultural Differences in Business Relationships (China vs. West)

• 16:19 – 3. How to Reduce Manufacturing Timelines?

• 24:29 – 4. Small vs. Large-Scale Manufacturing: Key Differences

• 30:25 – Wrap Up & Resources

 

Related content...

• 3 blog posts that contain a lot of advice about the common killers for hardware startups:
  • The Market
  • Technical Mistakes
  • Running out of Funding
• "Flash of Genius" Movie
• Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory

• “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer

 

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