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How Alibaba Helps Trading Companies Look like Manufacturers

September 28, 2021

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...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: Alibaba, chinese suppliers, sourcing suppliers, trading companies

Sourcing From China Part 1: Sourcing Suppliers, Vetting Them, & Developing A Backup [Podcast]

September 3, 2021

Sourcing From China Part 1: Sourcing Suppliers, Vetting Them, & Developing A Backup

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 vet them once you have found a list, and how and why to develop a backup supplier. This is part 1 of the sourcing journey, and stay tuned as there are more to come..!   Just hit the play button to start listening..! Listen to the episode right here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: Alibaba, due diligence, finding a new supplier, podcast, sourcing from china, sourcing new suppliers, sourcing tips, trade shows, vetting suppliers

What Are the Factory Assessment Reports Shown on Alibaba Worth?

March 1, 2021

What Are the Factory Assessment Reports Shown on Alibaba Worth?

About 10 years ago, I remember Global Sources was listing "verified suppliers". Good idea. And their competitors followed suit, showing factory assessment reports and anything that can make buyers confident. And I am not sure that has been a positive development, overall.   The basic principle to be aware of when buying factory analysis/verification There is a basic principle that all buyers should be aware of: When you are not paying for an analysis/verification, you can't fully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: China Supplier Vetting Tagged With: Alibaba, factory assessment reports, factory audits, made in china, sourcing suppliers, verified suppliers

How the US/China Trade War Accelerates the ‘Made in China 2025’ Plan

October 26, 2018

How the US/China Trade War Accelerates the ‘Made in China 2025’ Plan

Many journalists wrote about the new tariffs, how the situation will likely evolve over the next few months, and who the winners and losers might end up being. What I realized is, this situation is helping Beijing accelerate the transition of their manufacturing sector toward higher technologies.  Let's look at 3 events that all point to this. 1. The US is stopping trade talks with China (published yesterday) For years, the US has complained American companies can’t fairly compete in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: China Insights Tagged With: Alibaba, America VS China, Economic stability, Made in China 2025, national security, R&D, tariffs imported products China, technological independence, Trade war, US intellectual property

An Alibaba Gold Supplier Status Doesn’t Mean Anything

November 6, 2014

An Alibaba Gold Supplier Status Doesn’t Mean Anything

I regularly receive messages from importers who were cheated by a Chinese company and seem very surprised because they were dealing with a company which had 'Alibaba gold supplier status.' … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing New Suppliers Tagged With: Alibaba, Alibaba.com, sourcing from china


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