Archive - Value Added

July 2025

A brief history of firm strategies in the auto sector

And why the EV era demands new thinking in production strategies and supply chain governance.

Jul 24 •

Rethinking AI diffusion in China

Enterprise software and cloud adoption have a key role in AI diffusion.

Jul 18 •

Why China's internet giants are putting an end to the 996 work schedule

And how that might align with the government’s broader goals for national development.

Jul 10 •

"Boss culture", 996, and KPI-driven management in China's tech sector

A viral Alibaba resignation letter gives an inside look at labor relations in China's tech sector.

Jul 3 •

June 2025

Learning from the learners

What the West can learn from East Asia’s FDI strategy to build industrial capacity.

Jun 26 •

How offshoring paved the way for vertical integration abroad

Understanding vertical integration through the global value chain lens

Jun 18 •

Why layoffs are the new normal in tech

A story of labor relations in America's most innovative industry.

Jun 11 •

The evolution of the cloud computing business model

How the cloud transformed from a basic utility to a platform for innovation

Jun 5 •

May 2025

The labor foundations of China’s consumer-first internet

How cheap labor and flexible employment practices encourage internet firms to build consumer platforms.

May 29 •

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