Discover the recent decline in ocean freight costs, the impact of US port strikes, and the effect of Mexican customs enforcement on Chinese goods. Kate also discusses new US regulations affecting dropshipping and the consequences of the … [Read more...]
Costs and Milestones to go from Product Concept to Market?
What does it take to go from concept to market for a typical electro-mechanical consumer product in terms of milestones and costs? Also, what pitfalls should you be looking out for that could slow down your product launch and increase its … [Read more...]
2022 Review: The Key Stories for Importers from China/Asia
QualityInspection author and Sofeast Group CEO, Renaud Anjoran, and Adrian from the Sofeast team look back at 2022's key news stories and topics that have affected importers with supply chains in China and other Asian countries. What's … [Read more...]
Why DVT & PVT Mistakes Could Cause A Product Recall!
Electronics giant Philips has been in the news due to a billion-dollar recall of medical devices (ventilators and sleep apnea machines) that have, unfortunately, resulted in deaths and injuries. What could have caused such serious … [Read more...]
How to optimize inspections & drive suppliers to improve quality to reduce costs & risks?
If you're placing large enough orders with your overseas manufacturers there are ways in which you can optimize the product QC inspections you're conducting in order to get better quality results for the same costs or to reduce overall … [Read more...]
What is the product return rate and how to reduce it? [Podcast]
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In this episode… The Sofeast Group's head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin explores what the product return rate is and provides advice you can take to reduce yours before you even start mass producing your product. If you do … [Read more...]
What Will It Take To Comply With The EU Ecodesign Regulation? (Part 2)
In this episode… Renaud is joined again by Clive Greenwood of SMC GLOBAL Manufacturing Consultants, to continue the exploration of the EU 'Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation' that will impact importers into Europe very … [Read more...]
How to Improve Product Quality from your Supplier? (6 tips) [Podcast]
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In this episode… Renaud explores how to improve the product quality you're getting from suppliers who you sourced and are now actively working with. This is a continuation of our series of podcast episodes on how to do your own … [Read more...]
Should North American Importers Leave China For Countries Like Mexico or Vietnam? (Feat. Andrew Hupert) [Podcast]
In this episode… Our CEO Renaud is joined by a special guest in this episode, Andrew Hupert, a cross-cultural management and communication expert, coach, and trainer who spent 10+ years in China, is currently based in Mexico, and also … [Read more...]
Best Practices for Leaving your Chinese Supplier for a New One [Podcast]
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In this episode… One listener asked us: What checklist of activities does an importer need to perform when ending business relationships with a Chinese contract manufacturer? So, in this episode, Renaud explains what the process of … [Read more...]
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