Managing China product quality: Preventing "quality fade"
David Dayton takes a no-nonsense look at the phenomenon of "quality fade." Coined by Paul Midler of China Advantage, the term describes a drop-off in product quality from established suppliers. It wa...
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China tax: Understanding the China VAT rebate
Value-added tax (VAT) is one of the most confusing and overlooked issues when purchasing from China. Mike Bellamy is regularly in the thick of sorting out the tax for clients; to Mike's knowledge, his...
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China shipping advice: Verify container loading before releasing payment
Discussions of quality control often center on ensuring that materials, components and, of course, final products conform to certain specifications. But the quest for quality in an order also extends ...
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Outsourcing to China: Setting up a China sourcing office
Once importers reach a certain scale in their China purchasing, many start to consider setting up a buying office in China to manage the business. Doing so is, of course, a complex undertaking, and it...
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China business culture: What part should "guanxi" play in importing from China?
Much is made in some business circles about the importance of guanxi -- usually translated as relationships or connections -- in China business. However, while there was certainly a time when a compa...
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Online China wholesalers: Importing small quantity orders direct from China
Buyers deciding to import directly from China for the first time can find it a daunting prospect, as almost every aspect of purchasing is different and more complex than sourcing locally. Online whol...
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