A professional associate of mine in the United States recently spent some time online browsing through the “Alibaba.com” website, and he was positively impressed by what he saw. In fact, he was so impressed that he asked me: “Why Do I Need a China-Sourcing Company When I Can Use Alibaba?” His perception after reviewing their website...
You just finished the first technical and computer drawing of the product that you want made. You provide the specifications, requirements and CMF to your factory. You’re excited to receive your first sample. While you wait, you have to decide how to review the quality of your sample. Working with a quality agent can help...
When working to develop or plan a supply chain, it is hard to find a great partner. Working with a great partner can save you time, money and mitigate business risk so you should take the time to find the most compatible suppliers and vendors. Supplier evaluation is the process of assessing, reviewing and then...
While searching for vendors, one of the best ways to hone in on the best suppliers is to review factory certifications and quality standards prior to kicking off negotiations and productions. Factories will list their credentials and likely have an ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certification or similar. “ISO”, also known as ‘ the International Organization...
RadioShack has applied for Chapter 11 following Circuit City of 3+ years ago, I’m wondering how long Best Buy, Walmart, etc can last with huge rental and labor cost comparing with Amazon, eBay, Taobao, etc. With internet becoming more and more popular, international orders from those Circuit City or RadioShack have been turning to Amazon,...
It’s 2018 and CES is in full swing. By January 12 the CES will be over but most entrepreneurs will be seeking many new items or copies of what they saw there. Be careful!! After seeing items that interest you you will need to note any supplier that offers these item/s. Make a short list...
Have you the business person ever tried finding a trusted China manufacturer for your precious product? I have mentioned in past articles that finding an honest sourcing company is the key to your success in business. The majority of entrepreneurs we work with need and want one or possibly 2 trusted China manufacturers to work...
Shenzhen is the epicenter for electronic manufacturing. Here, you can find suppliers for everything from power banks to VR headsets. The ecosystem is also very open. Even the smallest startup will find suppliers that are interested in working with them. Yet, understanding how to practically go from a Bill of Materials (BoM), to a finished...
While working on new products, companies must invest in performance testing to ensure that goods are reliable, sustain integrity and don’t cause harm. In the development stages, buyers should utilize the relationship with their suppliers to conduct early on product testing to mitigate risk and increase production success. Suppliers are an excellent resource of knowledge...
People are very much aware that due to Chinese New Year celebration there is a slow down in supply chain services and shipments, because at this time of the year for most blue-collar employees, this is even the only chance of the whole year to meet their kids & parents and celebrate the Chinese New...
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