Description: Alibaba’s IPO could be the biggest in history. Bloomberg’s Sam Grobart explains how Alibaba works through the experience of ordering 280 pairs of pants manufactured overseas. Video by: Dan Przygoda, David Yim (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg.com – video report
Date: Sep 15, 2014
Questions for Discussions:
- Summarize the operations of Alibaba as described in this report.
- How would North American import company managers be interested in using the site?
- What are the risks and benefits to company managers buying or selling through Alibaba?