By George Huang Introducing lighting products into the European market is a huge step for any importer. The EU continues to lead the global LED lighting market with 31 percent share. But EU regulations can be a big hurdle for less-experienced businesses looking to import lights. … [Read more...]
Ceramic tile from China and the fight against China imports
By Adams Lee In just the last few months there has been an onset of trade actions brought by U.S. companies against incoming products of all kinds from China. With all the trade issues involving China and bipartisan anti-China sentiment prevalent in the United States, now is a great time to bring such actions. The international trade lawyers at … [Read more...]
3 common ways factories try to cheat inspectors/auditors
By Renaud Anjoran Every day in China, in Vietnam, in Bangladesh, and in India, thousands of inspectors and auditors take a bus or a car to a factory. And, in some of those factories, managers are plotting how to cheat those unwelcome visitors. … [Read more...]
10 factory quality audit checklist essentials
By George Huang Imagine you’ve found what seems like the ideal factory for your stainless-steel cookware business. A professional presentation and clear, reliable communication leave you with nothing but high hopes for this potential business partner. … [Read more...]
Transitioning to supplier self inspections: Go stage by stage
By Renaud Anjoran It seems nearly every major retailer has given some thought to letting their suppliers check quality themselves. I wrote about it in Why Supplier Self-Inspections Are Getting More Popular in China. … [Read more...]