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In this episode… Renaud and Adrian from the team talk Taobao! Taobao is a huge Chinese online marketplace where it's possible to get almost anything at a decent price. The problem is, some importers have been purchasing components from … [Read more...]
Do THIS Before You Start Mass Production! [Podcast]
In this episode… Sofeast's head of New Product Development joins Adrian to talk about the NPI process for getting a new product to market and, in particular, the one key thing you need to do before you start mass production. This is … [Read more...]
Buying Electronic Components In Advance In China To Avoid Further Price Hikes
Several customers have asked us for help with buying electronic components in advance recently. If you purchase electronics from China, you have certainly noticed that prices have kept rising, and in some cases, the lead times are 6 … [Read more...]
Why The Bill Of Materials (BOM) Is A Key Document For Importers [Podcast]
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The Bill Of Materials - more important than you may think! The Bill Of Materials is an incredibly important document which spans the product development process and evolves as you get closer to mass production. It provides all of the … [Read more...]
Free Samples from Potential Chinese Suppliers: A Positive Sign?
If you find 30 potential suppliers that all seem capable of making the product you want, how to pick the best one? With B2B platforms like Alibaba and Global Sources, many buyers ask themselves that question. And an easy answer is "I … [Read more...]