Category: Sourcing
The Promotional Products Industry and Factory Direct
For some industries and types of buyers, going “factory direct” doesn’t...
Do you Source Product Like Your Brand or Customers are Watching?
When you source products from overseas factories, do you operate differently than how you normally...
Working with Overseas Vendors: A Balance of Professional Courtesy
In working with overseas vendors, buyers tend to fall off one side of the horse. They err too far...
Risks in Working with Smaller Factories in China
Working with smaller factories in China comes with it’s own unique set of risks. Processes...
The Various Meanings of Factory Direct
In China sourcing, you will frequently come across the term “factory direct.” Why is...
A Few Ways Problems Creep into an Overseas Manufacturing Order
Everything appears to be in order. The supplier seems cooperative and sent over the quotation just...
Why New Amazon FBA Sellers Should QC Their Shipments
Amazon FBA sellers are the new wave of quick inquiries to China’s vendors. FBA is of course...
6 Points of Contention in Overseas Manufacturing for Smaller Buyers
In your China and overseas manufacturing, there are certain aspects that you have to contend with....
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...
China & Offshore Sourcing: Sample Process Tips
We’re close to 2019. It’s a week away. As the New Year rolls in people are working on...
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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