Alibaba’s business managers are looking for ways to get more money. That’s understandable. But I think the way they achieve their objectives is downright shameful and need to be called out.
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About 10 years ago, I remember Global Sources was listing “verified suppliers”. Good idea. And their competitors followed suit, showing factory assessment reports and anything that can make buyers confident. And I am not sure that has been a...
One of the main conclusions of many companies is as follows: ‘diversifying our supply chain outside of China is a must in order to reduce risk’. There are two main reasons for this. First, the USA has been leading...
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...
Vetting suppliers is important. After all, these suppliers are responsible for your company’s reputation. Hopefully, everyone by now will understand the dangers of checking Alibaba or Global Sources and ‘choosing’ a supplier who ‘looks’ good, or perhaps trusting that...
I realized that most buyers are unfamiliar with their options when it comes to sourcing manufacturers. I want to clarify what their options are. (This is especially applicable if you import electrical and/or mechanical products from China, Vietnam,...
With the COVID 19 pandemic hitting more countries, and more people realizing how serious the situation is, it seems tens of thousands of people started looking for face masks and other personal protection products. And what I see is...
By now, companies that rely on China to supply some products or parts have generally grasped the current situation with the COVID-19 epidemic that is leading them to wonder if it’s important to diversify manufacturing sources away from China...
Steve Dickinson wrote an article (Moving Manufacturing from China: Where you Gonna Run?) that got me thinking about complex manufacturing projects and China. He outlines the main reasons why China became “the factory of the world” so quickly (especially...
A client asked us recently how to find a high-quality Chinese supplier to make their products. My partner Fabien responded, I liked his email, and I expanded on it in this article.
...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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