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...]
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...]
Sourcing from China (Part 2): Negotiating terms, leverage over suppliers, and describing your needs. [Podcast]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
Sourcing From China Part 1: Sourcing Suppliers, Vetting Them, & Developing A Backup [Podcast]
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...]
Which China Sourcing Option Is Best For You? [Podcast]
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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...]
Tips For Buyers On A Budget Who Want To Start Manufacturing In China [Podcast]
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In this episode... You'll love this episode as it contains loads of helpful tips for buyers from China who're operating on a smaller budget from Sofeast's CEO Renaud and this week's guest, sourcing expert, Rico Ngoma from Source Find … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Distributed In China’s Countryside: Pros & Cons
Have you inquired about a production facility, only to be told production is done "in the village"? That's quite common if you purchase arts & craft, Christmas ornaments, certain textile products, and similar goods, from Zhejiang all … [Read more...]
How To Qualify A Contract Manufacturer Or Component Supplier? (Best Practices)
In This Episode… We're often asked how to qualify a contract manufacturer or component supplier. In this episode, Renaud explores the best practices importers could follow when sourcing new manufacturers or suppliers in China, or … [Read more...]
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