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China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-26T06:55:08Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=Overview=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem near impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=
Treat their business card as if it was sacred, if they hand it to you with two hands receive it with two hands, and never put it in your back pocket, if you have a breast pocket or a pocket in your shirt that would be the place to put it, in other words treat that card like you want to treat the person who handed it to you.

Gift giving is a common practice of the Chinese business culture, giving and receiving gifts helps to cement relationships, put some thought and effort into the gift selection process.

==The Dos==
Do favors for people - debts must always be repaid.

Always show respect to people older than you, and also to those that have more experience than you.

Turn that frown upside down, showing a smile shows that you are respectable and want to establish a relationship with your potential business partner.

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]
do not make people 'lose face' in front of their group. Losing face means that you are causing someone to lose respect with their peers or that whatever happened made them lose status.

do not openly disagree with people, if you have a disagreement with someone in a business meeting come to them privately with your concerns.

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==
In America, they way business is done, the people involved don't really have to like each other to trust each other, however in China friendship comes before trust, and trust needs to be established before business is done.
Very often many meetings will be used in order to establish a relationship and build on that relationship rather than to discuss the supposed business at hand.

==The Time it Takes==
To make any kind of progress in doing business in China, don't be too alarmed if a lot of business is not being talked during your preliminary meetings, It can be many long meetings before any kind of progress is made. Patience and Timing are key in moving any kind of deal along.

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==
It is important that you speak clearly and slowly for you Interpreter, breaking up what you want to say one sentence at a time, while more time consuming, is the better choice.

The more your Interpreter can get across the smoother building relationships and negotiating contracts will be.

==Careful What You Say==
Idioms, jokes and colloquialisms vary across languages and cultures, not that often are they similar, because of this they do not translate, while some cultures idioms and jokes have similar meanings, the words to express these meanings almost all the time become lost in translation, so it is better to stay away from these things and be to the point while being sensitive to the culture you are doing business in.

Just because you don't speak the language of the people you want to do business with does not necessarily mean that they don't speak yours be mindful of what you say on the side of what you want your interpreter to say.
= =

==Resources==
ASTM International. ''Business Success in China''. 2001. Web. http://www.astm.org/BIZLINK/BusLinkA01/Chan.html , accessed 25, April 2013

World Business Culture. ''Business Culture in China''. 2012. Web. http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Chinese-Business-Negotiation.html , accessed 25, April 2013

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-26T04:39:21Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=Overview=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem near impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=
Treat their business card as if it was sacred, if they hand it to you with two hands receive it with two hands, and never put it in your back pocket, if you have a breast pocket or a pocket in your shirt that would be the place to put it, in other words treat that card like you want to treat the person who handed it to you.

Gift giving is a common practice of the Chinese business culture, giving and receiving gifts helps to cement relationships, put some thought and effort into the gift selection process.

==The Dos==
Do favors for people - debts must always be repaid.

Always show respect to people older than you, and also to those that have more experience than you.

Turn that frown upside down, showing a smile shows that you are respectable and want to establish a relationship with your potential business partner.

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]
do not make people 'lose face' in front of their group. Losing face means that you are causing someone to lose respect with their peers or that whatever happened made them lose status.

do not openly disagree with people, if you have a disagreement with someone in a business meeting come to them privately with your concerns.

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==
In America, they way business is done, the people involved don't really have to like each other to trust each other, however in China friendship comes before trust, and trust needs to be established before business is done.
Very often many meetings will be used in order to establish a relationship and build on that relationship rather than to discuss the supposed business at hand.

==The Time it Takes==
To make any kind of progress in doing business in China, don't be too alarmed if a lot of business is not being talked during your preliminary meetings, It can be many long meetings before any kind of progress is made. Patience and Timing are key in moving any kind of deal along.

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==
It is important that you speak clearly and slowly for you Interpreter, breaking up what you want to say one sentence at a time, while more time consuming, is the better choice.

The more your Interpreter can get across the smoother building relationships and negotiating contracts will be.

==Careful What You Say==
Idioms, jokes and colloquialisms vary across languages and cultures, not that often are they similar, because of this they do not translate, while some cultures idioms and jokes have similar meanings, the words to express these meanings almost all the time become lost in translation, so it is better to stay away from these things and be to the point while being sensitive to the culture you are doing business in.

Just because you don't speak the language of the people you want to do business with does not necessarily mean that they don't speak yours be mindful of what you say on the side of what you want your interpreter to say.
= =

==Resources==
ASTM International. ''Business Success in China''. 2001. Web. http://www.astm.org/BIZLINK/BusLinkA01/Chan.html , accessed 25, April 2013

World Business Culture. ''Business Culture in China''. http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Chinese-Business-Negotiation.html , accessed 25, April 2013

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-26T04:29:47Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=Overview=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem near impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=
Treat their business card as if it was sacred, if they hand it to you with two hands receive it with two hands, and never put it in your back pocket, if you have a breast pocket or a pocket in your shirt that would be the place to put it, in other words treat that card like you want to treat the person who handed it to you.

Gift giving is a common practice of the Chinese business culture, giving and receiving gifts helps to cement relationships, put some thought and effort into the gift selection process.

==The Dos==
Do favors for people - debts must always be repaid.

Always show respect to people older than you, and also to those that have more experience than you.

Turn that frown upside down, showing a smile shows that you are respectable and want to establish a relationship with your potential business partner.

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]
do not make people 'lose face' in front of their group. Losing face means that you are causing someone to lose respect with their peers or that whatever happened made them lose status.

do not openly disagree with people, if you have a disagreement with someone in a business meeting come to them privately with your concerns.

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==
In America, they way business is done, the people involved don't really have to like each other to trust each other, however in China friendship comes before trust, and trust needs to be established before business is done.
Very often many meetings will be used in order to establish a relationship and build on that relationship rather than to discuss the supposed business at hand.

==The Time it Takes==
To make any kind of progress in doing business in China, don't be too alarmed if a lot of business is not being talked during your preliminary meetings, It can be many long meetings before any kind of progress is made. Patience and Timing are key in moving any kind of deal along.

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==
It is important that you speak clearly and slowly for you Interpreter, breaking up what you want to say one sentence at a time, while more time consuming, is the better choice.

The more your Interpreter can get across the smoother building relationships and negotiating contracts will be.

==Careful What You Say==
Idioms, jokes and colloquialisms vary across languages and cultures, not that often are they similar, because of this they do not translate, while some cultures idioms and jokes have similar meanings, the words to express these meanings almost all the time become lost in translation, so it is better to stay away from these things and be to the point while being sensitive to the culture you are doing business in.

Just because you don't speak the language of the people you want to do business with does not necessarily mean that they don't speak yours be mindful of what you say on the side of what you want your interpreter to say.
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==
http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Chinese-Business-Negotiation.html

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-26T04:28:32Z

Telmaralex: /* Resources */

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=Overview=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem near impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=
Treat their business card as if it was sacred, if they hand it to you with two hands receive it with two hands, and never put it in your back pocket, if you have a breast pocket or a pocket in your shirt that would be the place to put it, in other words treat that card like you want to treat the person who handed it to you.

Gift giving is a common practice of the Chinese business culture, giving and receiving gifts helps to cement relationships, put some thought and effort into the gift selection process.

==The Dos==
Do favors for people - debts must always be repaid.
Always show respect to people older than you, and also to those that have more experience than you.
Turn that frown upside down, showing a smile shows that you are respectable and want to establish a relationship with your potential business partner.

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]
do not make people 'lose face' in front of their group. Losing face means that you are causing someone to lose respect with their peers or that whatever happened made them lose status.

do not openly disagree with people, if you have a disagreement with someone in a business meeting come to them privately with your concerns.

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==
In America, they way business is done, the people involved don't really have to like each other to trust each other, however in China friendship comes before trust, and trust needs to be established before business is done.
Very often many meetings will be used in order to establish a relationship and build on that relationship rather than to discuss the supposed business at hand.

==The Time it Takes==
To make any kind of progress in doing business in China, don't be too alarmed if a lot of business is not being talked during your preliminary meetings, It can be many long meetings before any kind of progress is made. Patience and Timing are key in moving any kind of deal along.

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==
It is important that you speak clearly and slowly for you Interpreter, breaking up what you want to say one sentence at a time, while more time consuming, is the better choice.
The more your Interpreter can get across the smoother building relationships and negotiating contracts will be.

==Careful What You Say==
Idioms, jokes and colloquialisms vary across languages and cultures, not that often are they similar, because of this they do not translate, while some cultures idioms and jokes have similar meanings, the words to express these meanings almost all the time become lost in translation, so it is better to stay away from these things and be to the point while being sensitive to the culture you are doing business in.

Just because you don't speak the language of the people you want to do business with does not necessarily mean that they don't speak yours be mindful of what you say on the side of what you want your interpreter to say.
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==
http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Chinese-Business-Negotiation.html

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-26T04:27:01Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=Overview=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem near impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=
Treat their business card as if it was sacred, if they hand it to you with two hands receive it with two hands, and never put it in your back pocket, if you have a breast pocket or a pocket in your shirt that would be the place to put it, in other words treat that card like you want to treat the person who handed it to you.

Gift giving is a common practice of the Chinese business culture, giving and receiving gifts helps to cement relationships, put some thought and effort into the gift selection process.

==The Dos==
Do favors for people - debts must always be repaid.
Always show respect to people older than you, and also to those that have more experience than you.
Turn that frown upside down, showing a smile shows that you are respectable and want to establish a relationship with your potential business partner.

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]
do not make people 'lose face' in front of their group. Losing face means that you are causing someone to lose respect with their peers or that whatever happened made them lose status.

do not openly disagree with people, if you have a disagreement with someone in a business meeting come to them privately with your concerns.

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==
In America, they way business is done, the people involved don't really have to like each other to trust each other, however in China friendship comes before trust, and trust needs to be established before business is done.
Very often many meetings will be used in order to establish a relationship and build on that relationship rather than to discuss the supposed business at hand.

==The Time it Takes==
To make any kind of progress in doing business in China, don't be too alarmed if a lot of business is not being talked during your preliminary meetings, It can be many long meetings before any kind of progress is made. Patience and Timing are key in moving any kind of deal along.

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==
It is important that you speak clearly and slowly for you Interpreter, breaking up what you want to say one sentence at a time, while more time consuming, is the better choice.
The more your Interpreter can get across the smoother building relationships and negotiating contracts will be.

==Careful What You Say==
Idioms, jokes and colloquialisms vary across languages and cultures, not that often are they similar, because of this they do not translate, while some cultures idioms and jokes have similar meanings, the words to express these meanings almost all the time become lost in translation, so it is better to stay away from these things and be to the point while being sensitive to the culture you are doing business in.

Just because you don't speak the language of the people you want to do business with does not necessarily mean that they don't speak yours be mindful of what you say on the side of what you want your interpreter to say.
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

Success in the China Related Job Market

2013-04-25T19:05:24Z

Telmaralex:

[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal How to write your midterm paper on this Wiki]

'''Overview on Final Papers'''

<span style="color:red">Dear students, thank you very much for putting your articles here online. Here is a quick link to all the articles of all students in class. You may want to check if you have commented on all of them.</span>
*Justin S - (Midterm paper was: [[Perfectly suited]])
*Licia K - final paper: [[Getting a job in China]], (Midterm paper was: [[Kennecott Copper]])
*Vickie L - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[KFC and McDonalds in China]])
*John E - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[#]])
*Alex J - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[ATL Technologies]])
*Brian F - final paper: [[China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners]], (Midterm paper was: [[Cannonball Musical Instruments]])
*Jenessa L - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[Blu]])
*Telmar L - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[ATL Technologies]])

=Timeline=
'''Week, Day'''

Week 3 Tue 1/22/2013

Thu 1/24/2013 Garth Peay, founder and president of "[[Perfectly suited]]", Provo, by Justin S.

Week 4 Tue 2/1/2013

Week 5 Tue 2/7/2013

Thu 2/9/2013 Brad Bullough, Chief of Operations "[[ATL Technologies]]" (I5), Springville, by Telmar L

Week 6 Tue 2/12/2013 Sheryl Laukat, C.E.O. "[[Cannonball Musical Instruments]]", Sandy, by Brian F

Thu 2/14/2013 Richard Peterson, Executive Vice President of "[[Blu]]", Salt Lake City, Jenessa L

Further midterm papers: Licia K [[Kennecott Copper]] and Vickie Lee [[KFC and McDonalds in China]]

Week 7 2/19/2013 no class

2/21/2013 SC 206 A

Week 8 2/26/2013

2/28/2013 SC 206 G/H

Week 9 3/05/2013

3/07~08 UVU Chinese Studies Conference 4pt

Week 10 3/12/2013 Spring Break

3/14/2013 Spring Break

Week 11 3/19/2013 Set up of internship / job offer database

3/21~24 Field Trip:Asian Studies Conference in San Diego 2pt

Week 12 3/26/2013 Set up of profile / expertise database

3/28/2013

Week 13 4/2/2013 Brian: How to write a resume with China qualifications?

4/4/2013

Week 14 4/9/2013 Alex: How to excel in a China-related job interview?

4/11/2013

Week 15 4/16/2013

4/18/2013

'''Dates not yet fixed'''

Vickie Nu Skin Int'l (E4), Access Technology Solutions (I14), GREEN PRAIRIE USA INC (E12) and BRIDGEWATER LANDING INC (E13)

Jenessa BAILEY FARMS (E6), ICON HEALTH AND FITNESSINC (E10), Autoliv Inc (I13)

John Kuehne + Nagel Inc (I2), Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc (I6), Icon Health & Fitness Inc (I10)

Alex Centurion Wheel Mfg Co (I3), Schiff Nutrition Group Inc (I7),

Brian Expeditors Int'l of Washington Inc (I4), Cannonball Musical Instruments Llc (I8), Cookietree Inc (I12)

Licia: Kennecott Utah Copper (E1), AUTOLIV ASP INC (E5), TRIPLE C FARMS LLC (E9)

Justin/Alex/Telmar: Parker Int'l Inc (E2 & I 11)

Justin: BAILEY FARMS (E6), ICON HEALTH AND FITNESSINC (E10)

John Becton Dickinson (E3), Schiff Nutrition Int'l (E7), MOUNTAIN SUNRISE FEED (E11)

Telmar

'''Companies still available'''

Orbit Irrigation (I1), 3rd company Sundesa Llc (I9), GRANITE CREATIONS LLC (E8), GREEN PRAIRIE USA INC (E12)

=Organizational things=
Please offer to the speakers, that they park on any employee, student or non-metered visitor lot (and non-metered booth either). Please then ask for their license plate number and pass the following information on to the instructor Dr. Woesler:

* Speaker's Name, license plate number
* Date of presentation, company name

ATL Technologies

2013-04-18T04:37:24Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==

In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

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''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:28:51Z

Telmaralex:

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:27:45Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:26:10Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=____________________________________________________________=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:25:49Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=_____________________________________________________________=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:25:33Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=___________________________________________________________=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:25:16Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=________________________________________________=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:24:38Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=_=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:22:37Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=Perogative=
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:21:52Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

==
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:21:36Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

====
Being able to effectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:21:08Z

Telmaralex:

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:19:37Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

Neing able toeffectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners

2013-04-18T02:19:05Z

Telmaralex: Created page with "" =China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners= Neing able toeffectively establish a healthy business relation ca..."

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners=
Neing able toeffectively establish a healthy business relation can be complicated. When you add in language barriers and cultural differences it can seem mear impossible. Yet, people are and have been successfully establishing international business relations and more and more international business are continually opening to the world everyday. This Guideline will serve as a compass to those looking to Navigate their way around the obstacles presented in establishing such business relations with Chinese companies.

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

How to Excel in a China-Related Job Interview

2013-04-18T02:08:13Z

Telmaralex:

How to Excel in a China-Related Job Interview

2013-04-18T01:57:43Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=China Business Relations Guideline for Foreigners=

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

How to Excel in a China-Related Job Interview

2013-04-18T01:54:15Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=China Business Relations Guideline=

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

How to Excel in a China-Related Job Interview

2013-04-18T01:51:22Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:Chinese business card hold.jpg|375px|t|right|"]]

=China Business Relations Guideline=

==China Job Market==

=Being Aware of Cultural Differences=

==The Dos==

==The Don'ts==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

==Making a Good First Impressions==
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]

=Sealing the Deal=

==Friends First Business Later==

==The Time it Takes==

=Communication for Non-Mandarin Chinese Speakers=

==Not too Fast==

==Careful What You Say==
= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

==Resources==

How to Excel in a China-Related Job Interview

2013-04-16T04:57:29Z

Telmaralex: Created page with "" =How to Excel in a China-Related Job Interview= ==The Dos== ==The Don'ts== [[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px..."

File:Chinese business card hold.jpg

2013-04-16T04:40:32Z

Telmaralex:

Success in the China Related Job Market

2013-04-16T03:59:57Z

Telmaralex:

[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal How to write your midterm paper on this Wiki]

'''Overview on Final Papers'''

<span style="color:red">Dear students, thank you very much for putting your articles here online. Here is a quick link to all the articles of all students in class. You may want to check if you have commented on all of them.</span>
*Justin S - (Midterm paper was: [[Perfectly suited]])
*Licia K - final paper: [[Getting a job in China]], (Midterm paper was: [[Kennecott Copper]])
*Vickie L - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[KFC and McDonalds in China]])
*John E - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[#]])
*Alex J - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[ATL Technologies]])
*Brian F - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[Cannonball Musical Instruments]])
*Jenessa L - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[Blu]])
*Telmar L - final paper: [[#]], (Midterm paper was: [[ATL Technologies]])

=Timeline=
'''Week, Day'''

Week 3 Tue 1/22/2013

Thu 1/24/2013 Garth Peay, founder and president of "[[Perfectly suited]]", Provo, by Justin S.

Week 4 Tue 2/1/2013

Week 5 Tue 2/7/2013

Thu 2/9/2013 Brad Bullough, Chief of Operations "[[ATL Technologies]]" (I5), Springville, by Telmar L

Week 6 Tue 2/12/2013 Sheryl Laukat, C.E.O. "[[Cannonball Musical Instruments]]", Sandy, by Brian F

Thu 2/14/2013 Richard Peterson, Executive Vice President of "[[Blu]]", Salt Lake City, Jenessa L

Further midterm papers: Licia K [[Kennecott Copper]] and Vickie Lee [[KFC and McDonalds in China]]

Week 7 2/19/2013 no class

2/21/2013 SC 206 A

Week 8 2/26/2013

2/28/2013 SC 206 G/H

Week 9 3/05/2013

3/07~08 UVU Chinese Studies Conference 4pt

Week 10 3/12/2013 Spring Break

3/14/2013 Spring Break

Week 11 3/19/2013 Set up of internship / job offer database

3/21~24 Field Trip:Asian Studies Conference in San Diego 2pt

Week 12 3/26/2013 Set up of profile / expertise database

3/28/2013

Week 13 4/2/2013 Brian: How to write a resume with China qualifications?

4/4/2013

Week 14 4/9/2013 Alex: How to excel in a China-related job interview?

4/11/2013

Week 15 4/16/2013

4/18/2013

'''Dates not yet fixed'''

Vickie Nu Skin Int'l (E4), Access Technology Solutions (I14), GREEN PRAIRIE USA INC (E12) and BRIDGEWATER LANDING INC (E13)

Jenessa BAILEY FARMS (E6), ICON HEALTH AND FITNESSINC (E10), Autoliv Inc (I13)

John Kuehne + Nagel Inc (I2), Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc (I6), Icon Health & Fitness Inc (I10)

Alex Centurion Wheel Mfg Co (I3), Schiff Nutrition Group Inc (I7),

Brian Expeditors Int'l of Washington Inc (I4), Cannonball Musical Instruments Llc (I8), Cookietree Inc (I12)

Licia: Kennecott Utah Copper (E1), AUTOLIV ASP INC (E5), TRIPLE C FARMS LLC (E9)

Justin/Alex/Telmar: Parker Int'l Inc (E2 & I 11)

Justin: BAILEY FARMS (E6), ICON HEALTH AND FITNESSINC (E10)

John Becton Dickinson (E3), Schiff Nutrition Int'l (E7), MOUNTAIN SUNRISE FEED (E11)

Telmar

'''Companies still available'''

Orbit Irrigation (I1), 3rd company Sundesa Llc (I9), GRANITE CREATIONS LLC (E8), GREEN PRAIRIE USA INC (E12)

=Organizational things=
Please offer to the speakers, that they park on any employee, student or non-metered visitor lot (and non-metered booth either). Please then ask for their license plate number and pass the following information on to the instructor Dr. Woesler:

* Speaker's Name, license plate number
* Date of presentation, company name

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:30:28Z

Telmaralex: /* Company Products */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:29:55Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China== [[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:28:59Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|150px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:28:35Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|180px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:28:04Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|200px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:27:25Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|200px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability
Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:26:56Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|250px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus.
This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women
recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns.
The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:26:03Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|250px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:25:13Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|300px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:24:46Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|300px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:24:19Z

Telmaralex: /* Relations with China */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:American-Chinese Flags.png|300px|thumb|right|"American and Chinese Flags"]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

File:American-Chinese Flags.png

2013-04-16T03:23:41Z

Telmaralex:

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:09:49Z

Telmaralex: /* Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
[[File:ATLFactory.png|300px|thumb|right|"Hong Kong Factory" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/2]]
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:04:36Z

Telmaralex: /* Company Products */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|800pxl]]
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:03:37Z

Telmaralex: /* Company Products */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|800pxl]]
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T03:00:15Z

Telmaralex: /* Company Products */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
[[File:110511_5868.png|200px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|800pxl]]
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T02:55:59Z

Telmaralex: /* Headline text */

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
[[File:ATLodm.png|200px|right|bottom|]]
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

[[File:Example.jpg]]==Relations with China==
[[File:110511_5868.png|340px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|800pxl]]
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-04-16T02:53:09Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
[[File:ATLodm.png|200px|right|bottom|]]
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

[[File:Example.jpg]]==Relations with China==
[[File:110511_5868.png|340px|thumb|right|"Full ablation assembly" Click [http://www.atltechnology.com/content/31]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

== Headline text ==
[[File:Example.jpg]]

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|800pxl]]
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

File:110511 5868.png

2013-04-16T02:50:54Z

Telmaralex:

ATL Technologies

2013-02-28T07:59:41Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
[[File:ATLodm.png|200px|right|bottom|]]
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:ATL map.jpg|bottom|]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.

Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|800pxl]]
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-02-28T07:01:15Z

Telmaralex:

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Relations with China==
[[File:ATL map.jpg|top|]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|]][[File:Atl cable.jpg|left|bottom||200px|]][[File:ATLodm.png|200px|left|bottom|]]
Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-02-28T06:54:56Z

Telmaralex:

=ATL Technology=
ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Relations with China==
The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.
Labor costs and rates are as follows:
Coastal Areas:
2005- $88 to $127
2009- $127 to $320
2012- $155 to $440

Interior:
2005- $27 to $83
2009- $88 to $125
2012- $120 to $200

Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
2005- $288 to $425
2012- similar levels

Technical Skilled labor rate:
Initial- $375 to $545
2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them)
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi
*Samples do not always equal production
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting")

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information