Top Ten Pitfalls to Avoid in Chinese Outsourcing - #1 Lack of a Plan / Strategy

#1 - Lack of a Plan / Strategy

This is what I call the "pitfall maker". It is the root of all the previous pitfalls. Starting with a plan for outsourcing is the number one action companies can take to avoid problems and realize the many benefits of Chinese outsourcing.

A plan should include objectives, time lines and evaluation points, progression of projects (which comes first or how will this be determined), contingency planning for key risks, and quality assurance plans.

Although OPSA is not a consulting firm, we do help our customers with their plans. It's in everyone's best interest to have a plan, follow it, and modify it as appropriate.

I hope the "pitfalls" series has been helpful. Feel free to contact me if I can expand on any of the points.