Innovation Factory: China’s Digital Playbook For Global Brands

Book excerpt: The criticism of China used to be that it was good at manufacturing but not at innovating. It has now proven those critics wrong. On top of that, some of its companies have developed cutting edge management approaches. We look at what’s behind China’s digital transformation, its unique e-commerce to see what Western brands can learn from China. In this book you’ll learn: How China got to its current stage of digital transformation How Chinese brands optimize e-commerce and digital marketing What highly effective management approaches Chinese companies have used to ramp up profit and turn around failing enterprises Here's what's inside: Chapter 1 What’s Behind China’s Innovation? Chapter 2 A Closer Look at China’s Digital Development I Customer-centric Ecosystems Chapter 3 China’s Tech Giant Transformation II The Future of Retail: What DTC Brands Can Learn from China Chapter 4 Mobile First Chapter 5 The Impact of Social Commerce Chapter 6 Online Merge Offline (OMO) Chapter 7 The Human Touch: Last Mile Delivery, QR Codes and CRM III Innovative Management Models Chapter 8 Management and Leadership Models from China Chapter 9 What China Can Learn From the World Chapter 10 Learning Together "Successful Chinese startups prioritize adaptability, quick production, and deep investment in influencer marketing while overseas brands often opt for a more organic strategy, risking missed growth and copycat challenges." — Tingyi (Jenny) Chen, Co-founder of Walk the Chat “Social new retail, combining social media, e-commerce and offline retail provides seamless consumer experiences and growth opportunities for retailers. As AI progresses, it will further improve the social new retail experience in China.” — Sandrine Zerbib, Founder & Chairwoman of Full Jet & President of Baozun Brand Management