For those sourcing parts overseas, here's all that can go wrong:

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For those sourcing parts overseas, here’s all that can go wrong:

http://www.openbeamusa.com/blog/2016/1/27/factory4all-a-case-study-on-everything-that-can-go-wrong-with-offshore-sourcing

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Any advice on what you would do differently if you could do it all over again?

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Wow. All I can say is ‘wow’. I’ve seen this happen to my Dad, my employers and a whole bunch of others, so color me unsurprised. But still, wow!

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It happens in the US as well but at least here there is a better chance of getting some sort of legal remedy. It’s more a case of using someone that’s either not equipped or capable (or both) of doing the job.

It’s a lesson, though a hard and expensive one. For what the POs are worth one could be over there for a week or so getting it ready to go, particularly if you already have the vendors.

It’s good to get the word out.