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...
View ArticleUHD 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...
View ArticleCan 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...
View Article6 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...
View ArticleFake 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...
View Article6 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:...
View Article‘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....
View ArticleChina 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....
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleUpscale 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticlePlan 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...
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleYou 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,...
View ArticleThe 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...
View Article10 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...
View ArticleEconomic 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...
View Article4 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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View Article6 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...
View ArticleWhat’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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