It seems everybody is jumping on the techie bandwagon these days and for good reason. Apart from sporting cool and exciting features, the latest tech products make our daily lives more fun convenient. … [Read more...]
How to set up a receiving inspection: Checklist, procedure, reporting form
By Renaud Anjoran I have written extensively about pre-shipment inspections (before, during, or after production), always from the perspective of the buyer checking what a supplier is doing; but I noticed that I haven’t covered receiving inspections (also called incoming quality inspections). However, that’s a really important topic, so … [Read more...]
China’s electronics industry eagerly awaits the end of the trade war
By Polly Chen China’s electronics industry is currently the world’s largest. But the trade war has hit this industry hard. Exhibitors at this year’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair reported fewer international buyers than previous years. Importers from the US are looking for suppliers from Vietnam, Indonesia and other Asian countries outside … [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...]
Day 4 – Show of strength at Lifestyle x Fashion
In a show of strength, Global Sources pulls up Vietnam, India and Cambodia, and puts the spotlight on these veritable sourcing destinations for apparel, fashion accessories and home products. At the Lifestyle x Fashion shows, the rising production hubs of Asia present their capability to meet buyers’ needs from stylish casual wear for men and … [Read more...]