Category: Sourcing
More on Promotional Product Industry Importing and Factory Direct
May 7, 2019 | Buyer Perception, Sourcing | 0
Long awaited Part II of previous post. The Promotional Products Industry and Factory Direct Lots...
The Promotional Products Industry and Factory Direct
Mar 11, 2019 | Client Import Education, Sourcing | 0
For some industries and types of buyers, going “factory direct” doesn’t...
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...
Working with Overseas Vendors: A Balance of Professional Courtesy
Feb 13, 2019 | Buyer Perception, Factory Sales Contact, Manufacturing, Sourcing | 0
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
Feb 8, 2019 | China Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sourcing | 0
Working with smaller factories in China comes with it’s own unique set of risks. Processes...
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...
Why New Amazon FBA Sellers Should QC Their Shipments
Jan 16, 2019 | Private Label, Small Business, Sourcing | 0
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
Jan 9, 2019 | Buyer Perception, Order Process, Small Business, Sourcing | 0
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
Dec 29, 2018 | News, Production Timing, Promotional Products, RFQ, Sourcing | 0
After the quote the factory told you it will take 15 days for setup and sampling. Just because the...

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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