I often tell importers not to focus too much on the factory-gate price when selecting a supplier. There are so many other elements to take into account! Recently I had the chance to attend a presentation (in a FCCIHK seminar) … [Read more...]
6 more quality articles that you should read
Whenever I come across an article that might interest importers, I keep it aside to publish it. (Last list of articles is here). Here are the latest ones. Product Sourcing and Manufacturing This is not a written article. This is a … [Read more...]
DFM for importers in China: Q&A with an expert
One of the most common mistakes made by importers is to let a Chinese factory take care of a new product development (that's true for most product categories, with a few exceptions such as apparel). Fortunately, more and more Western … [Read more...]
Rising costs: where is the next China?
Josh Green, the CEO of Panjiva, came up with a thoughtful article entitled Spread The Word: There Isn't A ‘Next China’. Manufacturing products in China is going to get more expensive over time. For many importers who survive with a 5% or a … [Read more...]
QC luncheon (organized by the Supply Chain Council)
Today I attended a QC luncheon in Shanghai, organized by the Supply Chain Council. Its aim was to gather people from different QC firms and share experiences. Andrew Reich, from In Touch, was the speaker. He touched on some interesting … [Read more...]
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