How to Keep an Aging Supply Chain Vibrant
1/11/2011

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Its not just American women...
tech4people   1/17/2011 8:16:45 AM
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Laurie,

Your comment-

"American women will do almost anything in their power to slow the aging process, including spending millions annually on moisturizers and creams."

is not fair.Its not just American Women but Women everywhere will do what it takes to defy ageing....

Looking at your Supply chain question-Our Firm was one of those who took the step to reduce dependency on Asian suppliers.The reason it was no longer cost-effective especially as Shipping costs as well as Employee overheads in Asia have gone up so much.In contrast the Suppliers in N.America face much lower shipping costs also most employee wages are falling to such an extent its much easier to get quality skilled labor at decent rates in America today.And the reliability is awesome too...

Regards

Ashish.

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Re: Its not just American women...
Laurie Sullivan   1/17/2011 9:38:28 AM
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Thanks, Ashish, for taking the time to clear up that aging thing. (And adding your insight on supply chains.) 

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