Category: China Manufacturing
Do you Source Product Like Your Brand or Customers are Watching?
Feb 20, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sourcing | 0
When you source products from overseas factories, do you operate differently than how you normally...
Risks in Working with Smaller Factories in China
Feb 8, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sourcing | 0
Working with smaller factories in China comes with it’s own unique set of risks. Processes...
Inner Workings of a Small Production Facility in China
Jan 30, 2019 | China Life, China Manufacturing, Factory Sales Contact | 0
The dynamics of a small production facility in China would make fascinating reality TV. This is...
The Various Meanings of Factory Direct
Jan 26, 2019 | Accountability, China Manufacturing, Sourcing, Vendor Relations | 0
In China sourcing, you will frequently come across the term “factory direct.” Why is...
A Few Ways Problems Creep into an Overseas Manufacturing Order
Jan 21, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Order Control, Sourcing | 0
Everything appears to be in order. The supplier seems cooperative and sent over the quotation just...
When You Present Importing as Too Easy…
Jan 18, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Private Label, Small Business | 0
Doing it right, really isn’t that easy. Especially if you don’t have experience....
A Few Reminders for During and After the Chinese New Year Holiday
Jan 13, 2019 | China Life, China Manufacturing, Factory Sales Contact, Production Timing | 0
It’s not the Chinese New Year quite yet. But chances are, your active sourcing and...
Transparency in Promotional Products Manufacturing
Jan 12, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Global Big Stuff, Vendor Relations | 0
Transparency is clearly becoming an important thing. (did you get my joke there?) I’ve...
Availability During Key Points in Your China Manufacturing
Dec 22, 2018 | China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Communication, Supplier Communication | 0
This is a very seasonal and timely message. We’re right on the Christmas holiday in the...
5 Things to Check Early in the Sourcing Process
Dec 17, 2018 | China Manufacturing, Order Control, Sourcing | 0
As we’re rounding out 2018 and about to enter 2019 here’s a batch of “things to...
About Jacob
For 18 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog is to help new buyers or seasoned importers better understand overseas suppliers, their culture, the manufacturing processes and logistics. I lived in China from '01 to '12 and now on the Carolina coast. I own and operate JLmade.
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