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Fabrication and Assembly Under the Same Roof: Benefits & Limitations

February 2, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Fabrication and Assembly Under the Same Roof: Benefits & Limitations

Every week, several importing companies that are looking for a supplier reach out to us for help. In the past month, 3 or 4 of them were looking for a manufacturer for their new electronic product, and they had a specific request. They were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers

Which Chinese Manufacturing Business Model Is Best For You? [Podcast]

January 28, 2022 by Adrian Leighton

Which Manufacturing Model In China Is Best For You? [Podcast]

In this episode… Sofeast's CEO Renaud recently wrote this guest post on Harris Bricken's China Law Blog about which Chinese manufacturing business model importers will come across when sourcing a Chinese manufacturing partner. Today he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: assumptions about Chinese manufacturers, chinese business practices, chinese manufacturers, new product development, podcast, Sourcing

Chennai, India: A Growing Manufacturing Hub for Electronics

December 29, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

Chennai, India: A Growing Manufacturing Hub for Electronics

Last month, in Moving Manufacturing to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or India (Pros & Cons), I compared 4 manufacturing hubs in Asia that seem well-positioned to receive additional activity, as many American companies try and "decouple" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: electronic components, India, manufacturing electronics

The ‘Big 4’ Types of Chinese Factories for Quality Auditors

October 27, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

The ‘Big 4’ Types of Chinese Factories for Quality Auditors

We have been auditing factories in China and some other Asian countries for more than 15 years. There is a checklist, a grading system, some nuances... and in the end what the client really wants to know is 'what kind of factory is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: common problems with Chinese suppliers, quality auditors, sourcing manufacturers

SE Asia and India are more competitive than China on wages as of 2021, but should we abandon China?

October 18, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

SE Asia and India are more competitive than China on wages as of 2021, but should we abandon China?

We started comparing the average wages across Asia in 2015 to help importers decide which country might be the best option for them to source from. As I mentioned before, you need to consider the following data (among others): The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: India, low cost asia, manufacturing wages in China, sourcing countries

Sourcing from China (Part 2): Negotiating terms, leverage over suppliers, and describing your needs. [Podcast]

October 15, 2021 by Adrian Leighton

Sourcing from China (Part 2): Negotiating terms, leverage over suppliers, and describing your needs. [Podcast]

In this episode... In episode 65 we discussed the different supplier options open to buyers who’re sourcing from China. One of the options is to do the sourcing yourself. Many importers want to pursue this, so we're creating a mini-series … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing from China 101 Tagged With: enforceable contracts, how to pay Chinese suppliers, podcast, quality standards, sourcing from china, supplier management

Remote Audit Of A Factory’s Quality System: It Can Work!

October 13, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

Remote Audit of a Factory's Quality System: It Can Work!

Performing a remote audit (conducted without actually going to the factory) is nothing new. And a lot of companies have started using them because of the covid-19 pandemic. In 2013, The ASQ Quality Press published eAuditing - Virtual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: China Supplier Vetting Tagged With: auditing suppliers, audits, coronavirus, vetting suppliers

How Alibaba Helps Trading Companies Look like Manufacturers

September 28, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

How Alibaba Helps Trading Companies Look like Manufacturers

Alibaba's business managers are looking for ways to get more money. That's understandable. But I think the way they achieve their objectives is downright shameful and need to be called out. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: Alibaba, chinese suppliers, sourcing suppliers, trading companies

Sourcing From China Part 1: Sourcing Suppliers, Vetting Them, & Developing A Backup [Podcast]

September 3, 2021 by Adrian Leighton

Sourcing From China Part 1: Sourcing Suppliers, Vetting Them, & Developing A Backup

In this episode… Renaud talks about sourcing with Adrian in this episode. Specifically, how to handle sourcing from China yourself. He shares tips on deciding the best fit for your business, where to search for potential suppliers, how to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: Alibaba, due diligence, finding a new supplier, podcast, sourcing from china, sourcing new suppliers, sourcing tips, trade shows, vetting suppliers

Which China Sourcing Option Is Best For You? [Podcast]

August 6, 2021 by Adrian Leighton

Which China Sourcing Option Is Best For You? [Podcast]

In this episode… Renaud and Adrian discuss your 4 China sourcing options: commissioned agents, trading companies, third-party service providers (like Sofeast) who provide sourcing as a paid service, and doing it yourself by going direct to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: buying from china, podcast, sourcing agents, sourcing from china, sourcing new suppliers, sourcing tips

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