Sometimes I read a really good article, and I think it will be of interest to importers. I may send a link to it or re-tweet it... or simply forget it. To avoid forgetting about the best articles I come across, I am going to save them … [Read more...]
The natural cycle of a classic QC inspection policy
A few weeks ago, a friend who has worked in a midsize inspection firm for a while told me "there is a rule in the industry: you won't keep all your clients forever -- you will lose them one by one". Fortunately, my first client still … [Read more...]
Financial best practices to optimize your sourcing [video]
Here is my second favorite video from the "Made in Asia" seminar organized by the French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. This panel entitled "Financial best practices to optimize your sourcing". It will be of interest to midsize and … [Read more...]
How human factors shake traditional sourcing models [video]
Three weeks ago, I attended the "Made in Asia" seminar organized by the French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. I am going to share two videos from this event, in two different articles. Here is the video of the panel entitled "How human … [Read more...]
How to develop Chinese suppliers
Three weeks ago I wrote How to improve your Chinese supplier pool?, where I argued that importers should distinguish 3 categories of suppliers: I also posted it as a discussion on cha1n.com (a social network for supply chain … [Read more...]
QC Inspectors cannot follow different quality standards
Two weeks ago, I wrote that different importers have different quality standards. I even listed 3 tips to explain your quality standard to QC inspectors. So, is it enough to explain what the different standards are? The more I think … [Read more...]
Is the market for quality inspections in China still growing?
Over the past 20 years, an entire industry has appeared in China to offer quality inspection services. It was a response to the lack of reliability of most suppliers, as well as their refusal to take responsibility for problems found after … [Read more...]
Bans on dangerous substances: how Chinese factories react
About two months ago, I was discussing with a French importer about his requirements regarding the glue in his products. He buys packaging for wine. Air pollution is a common cause of corked wine (yes, it doesn't always come from the … [Read more...]
How importers can improve their margin: Q&A with an expert
I recently had a good talk with Wouter de Roos, from WSDR. Wouter is a consultant who helps importers optimize their operational effectiveness. His goal: better margin for less risks! I asked Wouter 4 questions: Q: What are the most … [Read more...]
RMB settlement for paying Chinese suppliers
The possibility to pay Chinese suppliers in RMB is a recent development that importers should be aware of. Last week I attended an excellent seminar organized by the French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. RMB settlement was a hot … [Read more...]
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