People sometimes ask if hiring a sourcing agent in China is necessary for businesses that want to start buying products there. While it is an option, there are pros and cons which we'll outline. We also give you other options, who they're … [Read more...]
Why cheap Chinese suppliers are usually too risky
So you've been offered temptingly low prices from cheap Chinese suppliers? Wait a moment, there are many risks here because you might end up with a very different deal than expected or be stuck with an unsuitable supplier. We explain why … [Read more...]
Sourcing New Suppliers From China: 7 Tips For Success.
Sofeast's head of supply chain management, Kate, shares 7 tips that will help you get better results when you're sourcing from China (or other countries in Asia, too). She also sheds light on how we approach the process effectively for our … [Read more...]
Answers to your questions about new product development, supplier bankruptcy, sourcing from China, and controlling product quality & reliability.
Renaud answers four exciting questions from our podcast's listeners. We cover new product development, if and how to start purchasing and importing electronics, supplier bankruptcy, and tips for controlling product quality and … [Read more...]
Process Engineering: Limitations of Most Chinese Suppliers
Recently we were discussing a project with a client whose engineers have been struggling with some key mechanical elements, due (in part) to a lack of precision of those elements. What happened? They have been requesting samples from … [Read more...]
How USA & Canada SME Importers Feel about China in early 2023
I recently got back from a trip in the Southwest and Northeast of the USA (for about 3 weeks), and in East Canada (for about 2 weeks). I haven't met a lot of clients for years (or ever) due to difficult traveling, so it was … [Read more...]
How did Apple build a winning supply chain in China?
Two recent FT articles look at how Apple set up a successful supply chain in China that helped them dominate rivals, how they handle their NPI process in a very hands-on way that provides great results, and how their close relationship with … [Read more...]
Zero Covid in China is over: What next?
Following unprecedented protests across China, the government has been rapidly dropping its flagship 'Zero Covid' policy as of the start of December 2022. While a return to normalcy in China may come as welcome news to locals and visitors … [Read more...]
How Running China like a Business is the Recipe for Economic Domination
Dr. Allen J. Morrison & Dr. J. Stewart Black are two American leadership, strategy, business and manufacturing experts who have recently written a new book "Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success" which … [Read more...]
How Environmental Regulations Will Force Changes in China Sourcing
This past week, it has become quite apparent that governments are accelerating the pace at which they pass environmental regulations to force businesses to help mitigate the climate & biodiversity crisis. Unless you have been living … [Read more...]
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