By Ella Noll Today’s consumers are digitizing, preferring to purchase online instead of in-person. And they favor companies that provide sleek and accessible websites to ones that don’t. Manufacturing clients are no different, so if you don’t yet have an e-commerce platform, it’s time to get one. … [Read more...]
How to find suppliers in Asia?
By Claire Piccinno – Asia Quality Focus team One of the main reasons why buyers are reluctant to source directly from Asia, is because without the right tools or experience, finding the most appropriate suppliers in the region can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. However, there are plenty of useful sources of information available … [Read more...]
Sourcing from China 101, part 9: Check quality early in the manufacturing cycle
By Renaud Anjoran I’ll assume you have found and audited a good manufacturer. They have communicated well up until now, and you feel confident about them. … [Read more...]
Top 7 good reasons you must have a shipping agent in China
By John O' Grady When you are sourcing from China it is really beneficial to have your own shipping agent working for you in China. Stating the painfully obvious importing from China is a 2-way street, goods are exported from China and then imported to say Australia and the USA. Surely then it makes sense to have a shipping agent in Australia or … [Read more...]
Why supplier self-inspections are getting more popular in China
By Renaud Anjoran In 2005, when an importer asked their best manufacturer for a report that shows their own inspection findings, they seldom received a document. They were usually told “no problems were found”. Getting a few digital photos by email was already an accomplishment. … [Read more...]