The quality issues in China demonstrate the need for companies to work closely with their supply base.

Doreen is interviewed in this article regarding the impact on US companies working with China. These issues confirm that companies of any size need to hire competent representatives who are familiar with China to assure not only quality but on time deliveries.

Experts discuss harnessing global competition

In this Plastic News article, Doreen is quoted in a case study she presented at the Plastic News Executive Forum showing how companies can "work globally to stay competitive".

Aerospace Industry Movements to Mexico

Doreen is interviewed in Plastic News on the work she is doing in Mexico on the Bombardier project.  Doreen has been working with US companies to relocate their manufacturing facilities in Queretaro to support the aerospace industry.

The Many Amenities of Singapore's Changi Airport

In this October 17, 2006 USA Today article, Doreen is quoted on the amenities offered to business travelers by Singapore's Changi airport.  Due to Doreen's extensive foreign travel experience she is often contacted by the staff of USA Today to give her opinion on various business travel topics.

Staying Healthy When Traveling Overseas

The key to a successful business trip is staying healthy while you are traveling. In this article Doreen shares tips on what to pack when traveling outside the US and places to go for help if you should become ill. Staying Healthy When Traveling Overseas is a must read for those who are preparing to travel for business or leisure.

Smart Travel Options to Asia

In this May 9, 2006 USA Today article, Doreen was inteviewed and quoted in the Business Section on Asia travel.

Mexican Shelters, A Customer's Perspective

Through her experiences with Mexican Shelter Company's, Doreen examines what services a Shelter provides, how to find one to suit your needs, negotiating and understanding the costs and what areas to watch to control costs.

Four Manufacturing Short-Case Studies

In this informative article, Doreen discusses the history and advantages of Maquiladoras, Joint Ventures and Partnerships. Real life case studies of four successful companies and their philosophies that have put them ahead of their competition are examined

How Smart Companies Use Mexico and China to Stay Competitive

China Mexico Solutions helps companies stay competitive in the US using Mexico and China as a resource. In this article Doreen talks to companies who are already there or well on there way and explains different tools and techniques to accomplish this mission.

Mexico Vs. China: The Debate Continues

In this article, Doreen compares the pros and cons of doing business in both Mexico and China. She reveals real experiences in regards to labor, utilities, taxes, logistics and manufacturing. Read her “Guide to Manufacturing outside the USA” which she uses when consulting with clients wanting to source or re-locate manufacturing to a foreign country. In an actual case study, Doreen shows how low labor costs do not always result in a less expensive end product when taking all the costs into consideration.

Compared to Mexico, Managing a Chinese Facility from the US is Anything but a “Piece of Cake”

Doreen writes about her experiences and observations with managing facilities in both Mexico and China while living in Chicago. She delves into real life scenarios revolving around time differences, travel back and forth between the countries, local management, and language constraints and how to correspond efficiently to get your message and data across.

Manufacturing in China Demands Due Diligence

This article written for Modern Metals Magazine examines the difficulties of finding proprietary metals in China. She interviews several companies giving first hand experiences of both those using and supplying materials for the China market.

A Comparison of Working Cultures

Both the Chinese and Mexican worker is examined showing cultural differences, working habits, training, and skill levels and working conditions. Doreen discusses the common goals between both the Mexican and Chinese worker ~ “to hold a good job, be compensated for their performance, to be treated fairly and to have the opportunity for advancement”.

The Health and Welfare of Workers

Environmental and safety issues in both Mexican and Chinese facilities are revealed. Doreen examines and writes from real experiences while managing facilities in both countries. She adamantly points out that business ethics warrants that the safety of all workers, whether in the US, Mexico or China, be the number one priority of all companies.

8 Easy Steps to Opening a Manufacturing Facility in Mexico

Are your customers pushing you to re-locate part or all of your manufacturing to Mexico? In this article Doreen shows you step by step a quick and relatively easy way to start your operation using the Shelter Concept. Read what a Shelter is and what services they can provide. Doreen takes you from start to finish using the same techniques she uses when assisting her clients.

Do Your Homework Before Choosing Your Location

This article examines the “real costs” of doing business in Mexico and China. Whether your sourcing product or re-locating your manufacturing, Doreen shows you the hidden costs and pitfalls that can effect your project if you're not aware of them. Manager burnout, labor, safety stock and utilities are all discussed in this eye opening article. Material and secondary availability problems are highlighted in a real life case study as well as her patented “Quick Checklist for Manufacturing in China or Mexico”.

Lessons Learned in Manufacturing or Sourcing in Mexico or China

Through over 10 years of experience in sourcing and manufacturing in Mexico and the Far East, Doreen reveals lessons learned “the hard way”. From travel time to negotiating to logistic matters, Doreen talks about real life experiences and shows where to find and evaluate the hidden costs associated with Mexico and China.

The Mechanics of Moving Material

Now that you are either sourcing in Mexico and China or have set up manufacturing facilities you need to move the material back to the USA or to your customers. This article explains the different ways of shipping and all the costs associated. This is a “must read” for all those who are thinking of using Mexico or China to determine the total costs. Doreen shows you how to find the best and most economical way to ship your material and other factors to consider.

Support Needed Beyond Manufacturing

This eye-opening article supplies information via real life situations for those manufacturing in Mexico or China. Doreen points out that “just because you can get material or services in the US doesn’t mean they will be available in Mexico and China”. She shows how six companies formed informal alliances to aid and support each other in Mexico to demonstrate to their customers that they have all the services needed to provide a complete product.

Wanted: Several Good People to Make History

Written using first hand experience as chairperson of the NAPM “The Chicago Report”, Doreen gives the history of this world-renowned report and explains how to read and interpret the numbers. This report is so well respected that US government policy makers as well as major banks and security market traders worldwide watch it closely.

Doreen has been interviewed for several publications on her experiences in sourcing and manufacturing in Mexico, China and other Far East countries. Here’s just a few:

FF Journal - Get Use to a New Playing Field

In this article Doreen reveals the issues of working with China, discusses the technology and quality coming out of the country and explains how she works with her clients to use China as a tool to stay competitive in the USA.

The Dallas Morning News - The Winds of Change

Doreen is interviewed is this article giving her experiences and in-sights to why companies are moving to both Mexico and China. Labor, shelters, NAFTA and strengths and weaknesses are all discussed in this informative article.

Confident in Mexico’s Maquilla Future
Doreen was interviewed for this article while she was managing Dial Tool Industries Mexican facility. This is one of the facilities Doreen set up using a Shelter Company and her proven steps to opening a manufacturing facility in Mexico.