A few months ago, I wrote a list of testing labs that has proven helpful to many importers. Today I want to give a bit of perspective on the different categories of laboratories. Let's start with the ones you have probably heard of. 1. … [Read more...]
How 3D printing can alter product design for superior performance
A few weeks ago, in Will 3D printing replace China mass production?, I concluded that we would see no disruption of mass production in the coming 5 years -- in spite of all the examples the press might find. I just read a book called 3D … [Read more...]
Will 3D printing replace China mass production?
Two days ago I was listening to a few Chinese factory managers who were invited to a Global Sources forum, and one hot topic they discussed was 3D printing. They see 3D printing as a potential disruption to their business, but in a time … [Read more...]
How can Chinese manufacturers differentiate their products?
Chinese manufacturers feel the pressure of competition. Those based in Guangdong are up against the lower costs of other provinces. And, in certain industries, they all face the lowest costs of Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan... A new … [Read more...]
A global ad campaign to promote “Made In China”
It is no secret that Chinese people are very sensitive about their country's image in the rest of the world. The 2008 Olympic Games were supposed to make everybody forget about the 2007 product recalls. They had plans for an ad campaign to … [Read more...]