TalesOfAChinesePurchaserEpisode9 Kempton Lam, Simon audio opensource_audio In episode 9, we talk about * The decision of moving from small production CNC (Computer Numerical Control) to larger production quantity tooling * The process of including new suppliers for larger production * Sending out Request for Quotation (RFQ) * The price differences between high-end original supplier and lower-end supplier ******* Program Info: My friend Simon has worked as a Hong Kong-based purchaser for over 30 years before his retirement. Simon has agreed to record a series of Chinese audio shows/podcasts title ** Tales of a Chinese Purchaser ** to share his years of experiences and insights in purchasing and working with Chinese factories. (Note: This program has been recorded in the Cantonese dialect.) CNC; Computer Numerical Control; RFQ; Request for Quotation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/ 2008-04-08 05:25:43 2008-04-08 05:24:09 cfilm@shaw.ca 2008-04-08 05:45:29 Kempton