By Renaud Anjoran As I wrote before, I believe that a good implementation of ISO 9001 does help a manufacturer quite a bit, while a bad one will only create issues. … [Read more...]
World’s top hub: Quanzhou’s got it in the bag
A well-established support industry constituting a rich upstream network and efficient logistics system complements Quanzhou’s strong manpower pool, securing the area’s status as among the world’s major manufacturing hubs for bags. … [Read more...]
21 assumptions to avoid when buying from Chinese suppliers
By Renaud Anjoran Many buyers tend to make assumptions that are seldom valid in China, and it can be quite dangerous. … [Read more...]
Cultivate a curious spirit and ask questions
By Jacob Yount Ask questions Cultivate a curious spirit. This should be something you require from yourself. Before you have any meeting, answer any email, respond to any brief…. Formulate questions. Think of things that need asking in order to make whatever business transaction you’re doing…a success. Let’s put business … [Read more...]
Benefits of visiting your Chinese supplier’s manufacturing premises
By Tony Kumar E-commerce for a lot of us has been totally life changing and hopefully never taken for granted. But at times the human element totally goes missing and disappears in the e-commerce space. We sometimes get so immersed in our little E-com businesses and start thinking this is how business is done in the real world. But on the other … [Read more...]