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Thursday, 01 May 2008 |
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We interview US-based entrepreneur Charles Kirmuss, who has been importing electronic products from Asia since 1991.
Q: For someone who is talking directly to China manufacturers for the first time, what differences should they expect compared to talking to domestic suppliers?
 A: Oh boy, a lot of things. It's incredible. You have the good and bad situations that arise. When you come to a trade show you can obviously meet a lot of new contacts on the show floor, where you really don't know who is Mr. Who. | | This item includes 3 comments |
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007 |
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Adam Linden of Canada's Ultimate Footwear Corp reveals sourcing strategies and lessons learned during a 16-year span importing China-made footwear. Among his many helpful tips, he cautions importers to brush up on their currency exchange skills, makes the case for using letters of credit where larger orders are involved, and reviews the improvements he has seen in importing from China.
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007 |
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Most suppliers you find are authentic, especially those sourced through reputable channels like trade shows, or web sites that physically visit and verify that suppliers are real. However, there is no downside to conducting some level of due diligence, and overseas buyers are sometimes surprised to learn that a range of tools is at their disposal. | | This item includes 1 comment |
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007 |
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Sometimes sourcing middlemen don't make it clear that's what they are, and may even try to pass themselves off as factories though they have no manufacturing facilities. In these cases, the buyer is likely paying higher prices, giving up control, and possibly taking on greater risk -- and getting no added value in return. China-based Mike Bellamy runs down the steps buyers can take to avoid this. | | This item includes 1 comment |
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007 |
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China Law Blog's Dan Harris questions whether local government officials can meet expectations in identifying suitable partners in their jurisdictions.
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