Supply Problems for 360: Reasons (Guesswork) Given

[kingofwale]

rocketpig said:

kingofwale said:

rocketpig said:

kingofwale said:
wasn't PS3 and Wii also made in China? Hmm, somehow they got people to work during those 2 weeks.

I guarantee you that Sony and Nintendo shut down their factories for CNY, just like MS.

The key difference is that neither Sony nor Nintendo has their head jammed up their ass quite as far as MS when it comes to planning, build quality, and the manufacturing process.

I think they give workers pretty good incentive to stay and work those 2 weeks. Trust me, I'm from China, I know how people are. Chinese new year is a HUGE deal, but money always comes first. Especially working in an foreign company's plant.

 

Really?

All I know is that when I've tried to get stuff from China in the past, the bastards never worked during CNY. It was always a pain in the ass for me because in the last company I worked for, January-March was the key season and Chinese products were basically out of the equation for a month or more.

 

 lol, you just need to know the people. ;), Also, a little bribe never hurts anyone. 

 I've seen (and heard stories from relatives) that people would work for salary (no more 1.5 or bonus) during New year's eve. Possibly the most important day in Chinese's calendar. And the same people would be more than happy to take home a little bit of money instead.

 Lately the inflation has been killing the general public, I wouldn't be surprise if people rather work than stay home.