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Don’t Underestimate Necessary Time During Initial Setup Phases
After the quote the factory told you it will take 15 days for setup and sampling. Just because the...
Be Able to Articulate Your Requirements
Many importers and would-be buyers attempt to plough through overseas sourcing without actually...
Practical China Trade War Implications for 2019
Here are my predications for the current trade war winds a’ blowin’ as we enter 2019....
The Market, Amazon, Whatever…Eventually Weeds Out the Junk
This article from the WSJ on Amazon going after scam sellers is the basis for this post. But the...
China’s Overseas Personal Shoppers…And Streams of Income
China’s overseas personal shoppers are fascinating to me on a few levels. For one thing, you...
Transparency in Business is Here…and More to Come
Gone are the days of hiding. Incognito is now out-cognito. Hiding contact detail,...
Urgent Delivery? Obstacles That Pop Up
Urgent delivery is somewhat common in China manufacturing. From time to time an importer needs...
Supplier Payments, Bank Detail and Caution
Let’s refresh on money wires for supplier payments in China. It’s not going to be any...
More Thoughts on China Factory Closures
China’s factory closures are hot topic. Since this past summer up until now the...
Sorting Out Mass Production Errors
Having to sort out mass production errors is not a place any buyer wants to find themselves. But...
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. Currently I work in product development and supply chain improvements for Sofeast.
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