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Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Purchasing Strategies in China

Getting To Grips With Non-Recurring Engineering Costs (NRE) [Podcast]

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In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Non-Recurring Engineering costs for manufacturers. As the name suggests, these costs are usually one-off and are what it takes to get your product into production. These costs are perhaps better … [Read more...]

7 Common Plastic Injection Mold Tooling Development, Approval, & Maintenance Pitfalls [Podcast]

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Tooling is a large investment for any manufacturer, so what do we need to be wary of..? Andy Bartlett, an experienced British product designer who has 25 years of experience in product design, development, and working with manufacturers in … [Read more...]

Is Investing In Process Automation In The Factory Worth It? + Implementation Best Practices [Podcast]

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Automation is a major focus of the Chinese government and many manufacturers here, but can it really reduce costs..? Renaud will answer the questions: "Is Investing In Process Automation In The Factory Worth It?" and "What are the best … [Read more...]

How We Set Up A New Factory In China From Idea To Operation [Podcast]

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Planning on opening a factory in China in 2021? To get some insight into just what it takes to set up a new factory in China let's explore how WE came to open our own factory, Agilian Technology, there in 2018! Renaud will explain the … [Read more...]

A New ‘Cold War’ Between The USA & China’s Effect On Manufacturing [Podcast]

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As tensions rise between China and the USA, is a new 'Cold War' brewing? If so, what effect is this or could this be having on manufacturing? Adrian from Sofeast and myself go political in this episode, discussing how the political … [Read more...]

Importer’s ‘Supply Chain Spring Clean’ Checklist To Find Risks & Opportunities [Podcast]

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Got some time on your hands during Chinese New Year while your suppliers are on holiday? In this bumper 43 minute Chinese New Year episode to keep you entertained during the holiday, Renaud & Adrian discuss tasks importers can … [Read more...]

Richard Barnett | Electronics Supply Chain Risk Management in 2021 [Podcast]

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Let's hear from an electronics supply chain expert about how to improve supply chain resilience and reduce risks... Richard Barnett of Supplyframe, an expert in electronics supply chains with decades of experience in Asia,  joins … [Read more...]

Good Project Management With Chinese Suppliers From A Product Designer’s Perspective [Podcast]

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Let's hear from an experienced product designer about project management with Chinese suppliers... In this episode, we catch up with Andy Bartlett, a friend of Sofeast, who is an enormously experienced product designer from the UK, to … [Read more...]