Category: Sourcing
Why is the Supplier Refusing to Make Sample as Asked?
Sometimes suppliers will say they will make the sample. But it won’t include… the...
Moving Pieces Involved in China Manufacturing
Manufacturing and importing from China is fraught with peril. Let me say that less dramatically....
Even Temperature During Offshore Sourcing Projects
The summertime is heating up. Factories are getting busier than they were say even 2 to 3 weeks...
Urgent Delivery? Obstacles That Pop Up
Urgent delivery is somewhat common in China manufacturing. From time to time an importer needs...
Customs Checks Are an Intensive Headache
There are not many things worse than your container being flagged for an intensive customs exam....
Specifications Need Explanation
Imagine you’re in the China factory that you want to order from. Chinese factory,...
China Factory Closures for Pollution Review
Lots of factory closures in China for environmental reviews are happening right now. In other...
Imaginary Safety Nets in China Sourcing
Much of what a buyer thinks safeguards their China sourcing project, is actually imaginary....
Obstacles in Importing Promotional Products from China
Importing promotional products is a hot topic for companies in that 20 billion dollar industry....
Quantity, Quantity Scales and MOQ
Here are some refreshers on your quantity request when sending in inquiries to vendors in China...
About Jacob
For 17 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog is about sourcing, RFQ's, order control and logistics. I lived in China from ’01 to ’12 and now on the North Carolina coast. I continue to work in China imports, private label and learning FBA and ecommerce.
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