According to the National Bureau of Statistic of China, the death toll from work accidents amounted to 66,182 people in 2015. That's over 10 times the number in the US and the UK combined. In fact I would bet the number is much higher. I … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Upcoming Series of Articles: How To Verify Suppliers in China
As I talk with clients, I keep stressing one thing: working with the right Chinese suppliers is the single most important success factor for importers. And yet, many buyers 'get in bed' with the wrong people. Choosing the wrong partner … [Read more...]
How Do Logistics From China Work for Importers?
By Fabien Gaussorgues Many companies see the lower cost of manufacturing in China, but sometimes they forget to factor in the logistical costs. In some cases, logistical costs can be higher than the price of products! In this article … [Read more...]
6 Steps and 1 Key To Reduce Subcontracting Risks in China
I wrote before that the vast majority of Chinese manufacturers find it natural to subcontract certain orders. There are two main problems with this: It seems like a disproportionate number of quality issues occur on batches on which a … [Read more...]
How Amazon FBA Sellers Should Control Quality in China
As more and more companies buy products in China and then sell them on Amazon, many of them are finding it hard to control quality. The problem is, there is a big disconnect. A relatively low proportion of defective pieces (say 3%), … [Read more...]
Was the RMB Suddenly Devaluated? (Just Rumors!)
UPDATE at 2pm China time: it's confirmed to be just rumors in this article. ++++++ UPDATE at noon, China time: Google still shows the same number, but seems to have its information wrong. All other sources seem to indicate very little … [Read more...]