In this book, the following issue is examined: does conducting business in China bring sustainable return on investiment? The lure of low cost labor in China and the prospect of short trerm profit have caused many American businesses to transfer their manufacturing to China. However, are these gains realized long term or even in the short term? With the testimony and thorough analysis of the case studies presented in the following pages, the author highlights the many chanllenges involved in dealing with business in China. Dr. Peter Tsivitse's book will give the reader practical advice regarding the difficulties of dealing with China and some of the many things that should be considered, beyond the 'ivory tower spreadsheets', when looking to outsource.