From time to time a client asks us to go and check a supplier that is clearly putting out a scam. We did just this a few days ago, and I am reproducing some elements below (with permission from the client). How does it work? Here is an … [Read more...]
Chinese Supplier Background Check: How useful is it?
I wrote before about ways to run a background check on a Chinese company. We recently had an interesting experience and it serves as an interesting example for those buyers who are afraid of lies and trickeries so common in this part of the … [Read more...]
Comparing Wages Across Asia to Make Sourcing Decisions
When choosing whether or not to source from a given country, many factors should be considered: the proximity of materials & components suppliers, the network of processing and assembly factories, infrastructure, wage levels, labor … [Read more...]
Trends in the Furniture Industry: Away from China
Recently I had a good discussion with a buyer of a wide range of furniture (metal products, sofas, wood products...). Ten years ago, they were sourcing 90% of their goods from China. (Maybe the fact that they had an office only in China … [Read more...]
Tempered Glass Protections: the Hot New Product in China
By Fabien Gaussorgues Over the last few months, tempered glass protections for phones and tablets have become very popular. Many Chinese manufacturers are starting to make this product, which is fast replacing regular plastic … [Read more...]
The Manufacturers’ Quality Standards in Different Asian Countries
Chris Devonshire Ellis and his associates at Asia Briefing just published the Asia Sourcing Guide 2015, as described below: In this issue of Asia Briefing, we explain how and why the Asian sourcing market is changing, compare wage … [Read more...]
Garment and Shoe Production in Asia [Country Comparison]
A few weeks ago, I discussed garment and shoe production in Asia with an executive who has great experience in the footwear and garment industries. They shared some insights about different Asian and African countries, as far as production … [Read more...]
How Can Inventors Develop a Custom-Made Product in China?
From time to time, I talk with an inventor who is planning to have his/her new-to-the-world product made in China. And they often need to get from initial designs to production... Which means they need to get the "development" … [Read more...]
Best Practices for Choosing the Right Chinese Factory
Maybe you are looking for a new Chinese factory and you are not sure how to find a good one. You'd like to get inspiration from those companies that have THE BEST supplier screening process. Well, look no further than the car industry. A … [Read more...]
An Alibaba Gold Supplier Status Doesn’t Mean Anything
I regularly receive messages from importers who were cheated by a Chinese company and seem very surprised because they were dealing with a company which had 'Alibaba gold supplier status.' … [Read more...]
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