As I wrote before, most importers don't want to disclose the names of their Chinese suppliers. But, in the US, the names of shipper and importers (as shown on the bill of lading) is public information. And it is available through more … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Disorganization between importers and suppliers compounds
When defining a sourcing strategy, most importers forget to do a bit of introspection. If their purchasing and quality services are poorly organized, their sourcing options are severely limited. The most simple situation would be to find … [Read more...]
Productivity gains in Chinese factories, a critical element to watch
Here are a few interesting articles that I found recently. Plenty of Productivity in Store for China, Economist Says Journalists are good at reporting the obvious: less and less Chinese workers are going to work in factories. And … [Read more...]
Should you inspect during production or before shipment?
Inexperienced importers usually ask the same questions, one of which is: when should we inspect the quality of our products? There are mainly two types of inspections: Inspection during production: very useful to catch problems early, … [Read more...]