A few days ago, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to do a video interview with the authors of the upcoming book Enterprise China, which analyzes the business strategy of Chinese firms in general (and their tight links to the Chinese … [Read more...]
Pay me now, or pay me later: Your choice when it comes to product quality and reliability.
What is the real cost of poor product quality and reliability and what can be done to lower your risks and costs? You'll learn why the phrase “Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later" is particularly relevant because the costs of good quality and … [Read more...]
Using Prototype Injection Molds for the First Production: Realistic?
Some products include many custom-designed plastic parts. And the switch to mass production usually requires a high investment in high-pressure injection molds. I had a look at Kickstarter today and I saw a few examples of such products. … [Read more...]
How to deal with the Chinese New Year Disruption in 2023
Did you know that Chinese New Year 2023 is coming particularly early this year in January 2023? If you have suppliers in China, you need to be aware that this holiday period is likely to lead to a disruption in supply while their … [Read more...]
How Environmental Regulations Will Force Changes in China Sourcing
This past week, it has become quite apparent that governments are accelerating the pace at which they pass environmental regulations to force businesses to help mitigate the climate & biodiversity crisis. Unless you have been living … [Read more...]
Is there a Relationship between Factory Audits and Better Quality Products? [Real Data Analysis]
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Prof. Neale O’Connor, a China business and accounting expert and international keynote speaker, recently analyzed some of our own factory audit data and other third-party data about customer complaints and came up with some really … [Read more...]
Not Assessing the Environmental Impact of Made-In-China Productions? Big Mistake.
Today's manufacturers need to start assessing the environmental impact of their productions in China (or elsewhere), because of the impending EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) coming in May 2023 that will demand that … [Read more...]
Zero-China Supply Chain: Should Importers pursue it?
Following October 2022's 20th Communist Party Congress in which Xi Jinping made various statements about the state of China and its future plans, some of which spooked Western observers, let's investigate what China's current politics might … [Read more...]
9 Ways For Importers To Cut Costs
If you ask any importer if they'd like to reduce their operating costs they're almost certainly going to say yes! But what are the options? Renaud has 9 cost-cutting options for you here regardless of where you're manufacturing. Some, … [Read more...]
What Is the APQP? (Advanced Product Quality Planning Process)
The APQP, or Advanced Product Quality Planning, is a proven approach for developing a new product to be made in high volume and under strict quality, timing, and cost requirements. It was developed by the North American automotive … [Read more...]
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