When developing a new product, sourcing components is an unavoidable step, but one that opens the door to serious intellectual property (IP) risks. How much information is too much to share with your suppliers? And what can you do...
We were asked about how to ensure a stable supply of components, manage lead times, and handle inventory and warehousing. So, from strategic procurement to vendor-managed inventory, here are some practical tips to help optimize your supply chain operations....
Let’s explore component-level testing, the process followed for selecting and testing good quality and reliable components for your product, and the various benefits you’ll get by testing components during the product design and development process. Prefer listening to...
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...
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 months...
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...
This is a blog written by Renaud Anjoran, an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer who has been involved in chinese manufacturing since 2005.
He is the CEO of The Sofeast Group.
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