Chinese suppliers are often quite flexible when they want a new customer's business. But they often refuse small orders, or orders with a low price, if they are afraid they will be "problem orders". One thing that frightens them is the word "inspection". They had bad experiences in the past -- for example customers that found poor quality products and cancelled orders, or very time-consuming re-work. And, generally speaking, no one likes to be controlled. So, how can small importers make … [Read more...]
Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Purchasing Strategies in China