In the past, I explained how to structure a product specification sheet to ensure the supplier knows what is expected regarding the finished product. However, proper communication with Chinese manufacturers should start much earlier. If … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Do You Have a Full Business Model when Sourcing from China?
Many companies have decided to transfer production to China based on a difference in unit product price. But they haven't thought of a full business model. In this article we go over the basics of what should be included in the business … [Read more...]
Hiring a Consultant to Prepare a Factory Audit
When obtaining serious business depends on the result of an audit, Chinese factories often engage a consultant. Unfortunately, in 99% of cases the focus is on "making paperwork look good" rather than improving systems and processes. I am … [Read more...]
Setting a System in Place when Buying from a China Factory
I had an interesting conversation yesterday with a client who buys from a China factory. We were discussing how Chinese people are generally not good "system thinkers". The problem is, the satisfactory completion of an order … [Read more...]
Preventing Unnecessary Delays in your China Supply Chain
As usual, I kept a list of interesting articles to share with my readers. Here is the list for April and May. Urgent Delivery Time Checklist Jacob Yount wrote a list of questions that will guide an importer desiring to avoid … [Read more...]
3 Challenges Ahead for China Procurement Offices
The procurement offices (also called buying offices or sourcing offices) of medium to large size companies that import from China all seem to be under intense pressure. Many are restructuring, slimming down or on the contrary internalizing … [Read more...]