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Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. The dangers of miscommunication: 4 examples to learn from Global Sources asked several companies to give examples of mistakes they made/witnessed. Lessons to … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Rising Wages May Erode China's Low-Cost Manufacturing Advantage Economists predict an increase of Chinese wages by a bit over 10% this year. When adding the … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. How I find factories I always find it refreshing when an experienced buyer describes how he works, and what tools he uses. Peter Keller, an American buyer who … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. In China, the Dangers of Due Diligence Checking Chinese suppliers or partners carefully before starting a business relationship is extremely important. Yet China … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Five tips: How to map your supply chain As I wrote recently, buyers should try to have visibility in their supply chain -- beyond their suppliers, into their … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Linking Factories to the Malls, Middleman Pushes Low Costs Giant sourcing company Li & Fung could well be the next company under the spotlight for (un)ethical … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Bank transfer most favored payment method among China exporters [Survey] This survey from Global Sources displays interesting data about: The preference for bank … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. The New Era In China Product Supplier Relationships Requires New Contracts According to Dan Harris, more and more importers want to use one of their Chinese suppliers … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. 5 People You Should Know by Name in Your Factory My friends at InTouch wrote about the best contacts to know in Chinese factories: The owner - for pricing, … [Read more...]

Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Choosing A China OEM Manufacturer: A Practical Guide Steve Dickinson suggests some non-conventional ways to spot fake factories (trying to put up a show and impress … [Read more...]