Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Levels of China Sourcing (Infographic) Etienne Charlier gives a roadmap to companies that source industrial products/equipment and that want to get more out of their China supplier relationships. The takeaway for buyers of consumer goods: leveraging more supplier capabilities, as well as investing in supplier development, can pay off in a big way. China NNN Agreements. Watching The Sausage Get Made Dan Harris … [Read more...]
Factory Tours In China: What To Watch Out For
Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. Supplier Evaluation: What should I look for during my visit? Etienne Charlier gives an excellent overview of what criteria buyers should take into account when evaluating factories: Ability to make the products; Consistency in producing at the required quality level; Maturity (not relying on one key manager, but on a system and a competent team); Formal documents: business registration, licences, … [Read more...]