Getting in Front of Problems
In China sourcing, a chunk of miscommunication and mass production messes are because of failure...
Category: Communication
Good Buyer Discipline in Importing
Success in China sourcing doesn’t happen in a vacuum but comes from good discipline....
Supplier Communication: Look For and Give Relevant Detail
By focusing on relevant detail in your supplier communication you avoid time waste,...
China Supplier Communication: Question & Answer Tips
When communicating with Chinese vendors, there’s a better way to handle question and answer...
Asking Questions in Product Development & Sourcing
Asking your supplier appropriate questions sets the stage for the project. A lack of formulating...
In China Sourcing & Order Control, A Follow-Up Can Be…
During your China project and order control, systematic contact with your supplier, brings a...
Supplier Response and Needed Guidance
A supplier response to a buyer that’s waiting for an update, is like a cup of water to a man...
The Power of Response in Offshore Manufacturing
In offshore manufacturing, we have abundant methods of lightening-fast communication at our...
Establishing a Potential China Supplier’s Interest
A misconception seems to be that if the supplier is operative, has a website, an Alibaba page,...
Reasons for China Sourcing Communication Headaches
The communication is a big part of the awkward unknowns that accompany China sourcing. The...
About Jacob
For 15 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog primarily focuses on the personal and unseen aspects of vendor relations. I lived in China from ’01 to ’12 and now on the North Carolina coast. I continue to work with China in importing promotional & retail merchandise and travel there during the year to visit our office, factories...and in-laws.
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