Hidden Problems in Cross-Cultural Supplier Communication
Cultures intersect in China sourcing and buying. From start to finish of the transaction, you...
Aug 29, 2018 | Client Import Education, Communication, Cultural Differences | 0
Cultures intersect in China sourcing and buying. From start to finish of the transaction, you...
Dec 13, 2016 | Client Import Education, Cultural Differences | 0
You’re bringing in a container of homeware that perfectly accents a living room and makes a...
Dec 6, 2016 | Cultural Differences | 0
Perhaps if you kept a few things in mind about your China supplier it would add perspective to the...
Dec 2, 2016 | Client Import Education, Communication, Cultural Differences | 0
In China sourcing, a chunk of miscommunication and mass production messes are because of failure...
Mar 25, 2016 | Cultural Differences, Order Control, Vendor Relations | 2
In China sourcing and manufacturing, has anyone ever had problems getting good production photos...
Feb 21, 2016 | Accountability, Communication, Cultural Differences, Supplier Communication | 0
The communication is a big part of the awkward unknowns that accompany China sourcing. The...
Oct 22, 2015 | China Management, Client Import Education, Communication, Cultural Differences, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 1
When importing from China, overcoming supplier communication obstacles, leads to better quality...
Oct 16, 2015 | Cultural Differences, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 0
A motivated supplier is a helpful supplier. A motivated supplier is a supplier from whence cometh...
Aug 14, 2015 | Back to the Basics, China Manufacturing, Communication, Cultural Differences, Ebook | 2
An importer’s communication with their vendor sets the course of the project. This starts in...
Jun 24, 2015 | China Manufacturing, Communication, Cultural Differences, Customer Service | 4
One wrong word from the buyer side can confuse the supplier and throw off an RFQ. Think about your...
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.
Learn More
China Sourcing Basics
Let me share what I've learned about China Sourcing.
Provide your email & receive free ebook: 40 Tips for Emailing China Suppliers.
I'll never spam. I'll share tips on Private Labeling, Sourcing and China Business.
You have Successfully Subscribed!