1.The bulk of jewelry and finished diamonds are now from China sourcing

2.China sourcing is increasingly getting efficient and qualitative

3.Products sourced from China are no more insignificant toys but include technology intensive engineering products

4.China sourcing is driving consumerism and consequently economy in US and West

5.Cost advantage formula is being replaced by manpower, logistics and technology managements

America's international trade stood at $1.869 trillion FOB (2006 est) and a good 15-20% of this value is traded with China and the balance of payment is in favor of China by about $220 billions. Sample some China sourcing products that make things clear.

1.American China sourcing includes communication equipments, computers, vehicle parts, electric power machinery, furniture, automobiles, clothing, toys and medicines.

2.America's China sourcing places China as 16% import partner second only to Canada.

3.China along with Taiwan supplies 86% of world’s demand for recordable CDs

4.US and West Europe is sourcing Investment & Expertise from China

How Wise Is China Sourcing As a Business Decision

Most business decisions, historically, are driven by the 'holy' profit motive. China filled the shoes left vacant by Japan and South Korea by adapting a similar model and positioned China sourcing strategically as an affordable business tool which now suffices the needs of business communities as well as consumers. China sourcing is attractive for strong plusses like efficient and cost effective supplies and customer confidence it is building for itself. The logical result of customer loyalty is brand equity which eventually makes selling China goods an easy proposition for retailers. Future consolidation of market for China sourced goods potentially makes China sourcing further stronger. An American manufacturer can leverage China sourcing to face stiff domestic competition. In one word, China sourcing makes a good business sense.