An insider reveals what can—and does—go wrong whencompanies shift production to China In this entertaining behind-the-scenes account, Paul Midlertells us all that is wrong with our effort to shift manufacturingto China. Now updated and expanded, Poorly Made in Chinareveals industry secrets, including the dangerous practice ofquality fade—the deliberate and secret habit of Chinesemanufacturers to widen profit margins through the reduction ofquality inputs. U.S. importers don't stand a chance, Midlerexplains, against savvy Chinese suppliers who feel they have littleto lose by placing consumer safety at risk for the sake of greaterprofit. This is a lively and impassioned personal account, acollection of true stories, told by an American who has worked inthe country for close to two decades. Poorly Made in Chinatouches on a number of issues that affect us all.