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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...]

A good number of interesting articles were published recently. The first three address heavy trends in the sourcing world. The New Role Of Written Contracts For Product Purchases In China Steve Dickinson wrote a great piece about a … [Read more...]