Doing either would have required successfully timing the market.

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However, many companies have difficulty understanding exactly what those skills are, the scope required, and the timing.

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The timing of the required standards is critical.

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Thus far, only China has the capacity to produce at the scale, timing and quality levels required by large multinationals across a broad range of product categories.

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Even the timing of the launch required negotiation.

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