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Apple’s Ambitious China Plans Too Little Too Late, Say Netizens

iPhone image courtesy of Salvatore Vuono at FreeDigitalPhotos.net The verdict is still out on Apple CEO Tim Cook’s statement, made during an interview with Xinhua in Beijing, that he expects China to...

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UHD Coming to a TV Near You, Just Not Soon

Buzzed over those huge UHD TVs at CES 2013? Here are the facts to help you understand why they may not replace HDTVs any time soon. Ultra-high-definition or UHD TVs display four times the resolution of...

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Can Sailfish Take on Android in China?

Finnish smartphone upstart Jolla Ltd is turning its revamped OS into an open-source platform called Sailfish in an attempt to become a viable alternative to the Android mobile ecosystem. And mainland...

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6 Tips to Design Products to be Made in China

I have been in contact with a number of “inventors” over the years. They have an idea for a cool/useful product that currently doesn’t exist. And they want to get it made in China, which has a...

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Fake Bags From China Top IPR Seizures by US Customs

The US Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted more than 22,800 seizures in 2012, netting goods worth nearly $1.3 billion. The CBP and ICE said close to...

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6 Ways China Suppliers Cheat Importers

This is part of the presentation given to a group of China suppliers at a Global Sources seminar. I made a list of the most common ways foreign buyers are cheated in China. My message was, basically:...

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‘Tis Not the Season to Reshore … Yet

Yes, most US-owned and other foreign-invested factories are still in China. This is despite all the press that reshoring, often described as moving back production to the US, has been getting....

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China Labor Shortage? Not This Year, Say Suppliers and Experts

Non-returning factory workers have become as traditional in China as the lavish celebrations characterizing Chinese New Year. The year of the snake, however, is shaping up to be a little different....

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How to Manage Production and QC When Importing from China

Regular, consistent and independent QC is possibly the single most important aspect of importing from China. Here are some tips on managing production and QC when dealing with factories in China: Never...

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How to Make China Suppliers Understand Your Requirements

Spend time on the factory floor when sourcing in China Have you received pre-production samples (or worse, production samples) that were different from the requirements you had communicated to your...

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3 Choices for China Factories in These Changing Times

I am often asked for advice on the strategic choices of small and midsize manufacturers. As an advisor to business, I study to understand what we can learn from the past, and recognize the signs of...

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Upscale China Fast Replacing Cheap China

Shaun Rein, author of The End of Cheap China China is at a crossroads, reinventing itself from a manufacturing powerhouse to a consumer-oriented economy. Due to rising production costs and slowing...

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How to Verify a Chinese Supplier

You found a China supplier online. They look good. But how can you be sure the supplier is legitimate and will meet your needs? This article offers simple, effective and affordable strategies to answer...

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Plan for These Nesting Challenges When Reshoring

Potential reshorers would do well to learn from fellow manufacturers that have already made the move back home. Reshoring success stories faced settling-in difficulties early in their move back from...

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The 10 Biggest Misconceptions Importers Have About China

Sometimes I get strange questions or comments from people who are not professional importers. I am reminded by these questions that most importers are not familiar with how business is done in China....

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You Can’t Solve Chinese Problems With Western Solutions

An American negotiator we know in China thought he was being a smart, heads-up negotiator. He directed his Shanghai team to put a buy-back clause in a recent purchase order to their local supplier,...

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The Small Buyer’s Dilemma in China

Over the years, I have worked with many small and midsize importers who were looking for a good supplier. A very common question they have is “what kind of factory should I look for?” The problem is...

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10 Lessons From the Bangladesh Tragedy

In the wake of the building collapse in Bangladesh that killed well over 1,000 people, it is time to ask some difficult questions about the activities of the brands sourcing from the Rana Plaza...

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Economic Incentives Key to ‘Responsible’ Supply Chains

In an interview with Global Sources, Richard Brubaker, founder of Collective Responsibility and Visiting Professor of Sustainability at the China Europe International Business School, explains why...

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4 Reasons Your China Shipments Are Delayed

You found a Chinese supplier at a trade show, and the company looks good and professional. You placed an order, sent the payment and now wait to receive the products. However, even after a couple of...

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Do Not Focus on the FOB Price When Importing From China

I often tell importers not to focus too much on the factory-gate price when selecting a supplier. There are so many other elements to take into account! Recently I had the chance to attend a...

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3 China Sourcing Traps to Avoid

China industrial sourcing has its many challenges. Most of them are a result of the Chinese business environment and the fast pace of the country. But some problems are self inflicted by buyers and are...

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What to Check During a China Factory Inspection

This is an inspection checklist for the average purchaser who has a few notions about how a factory is run but has no specific training or experience in quality and manufacturing management. CMC’s Kim...

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6 Tips for Background Checks on Chinese Suppliers

I frequently lament about the number of importers who take high risks by not doing any quality control. But the most under-rated tool to reduce risks in China is certainly running a background check on...

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What’s Next for Tablets? [Infographic]

Tablet PCs have come a long way since the first iPad was launched by Apple on April 3, 2010. In just a span of three years, these mobile computers have completely changed the way we consume content and...

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