Tag: China management
Moving Pieces Involved in China Manufacturing
Jul 2, 2018 | China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Sourcing | 0
Manufacturing and importing from China is fraught with peril. Let me say that less dramatically....
Good Buyer Discipline in Importing
Nov 7, 2016 | Accountability, China Management, Communication, Life Management | 0
Success in China sourcing doesn’t happen in a vacuum but comes from good discipline....
Supplier Communication: Look For and Give Relevant Detail
Oct 14, 2016 | Accountability, Communication, Order Control, Supplier Communication | 0
By focusing on relevant detail in your supplier communication you avoid time waste,...
Repeat Orders Still Require Vigilant Control
Sep 28, 2016 | China Manufacturing, Order Control, Order Process, Supplier Communication | 0
Repeat orders in China manufacturing still require vigilant control. Casualness from both sides...
Sorting Out Mass Production Errors
Aug 11, 2016 | China Management, Client Import Education, News, Order Control, Vendor Relations | 3
Having to sort out mass production errors is not a place any buyer wants to find themselves. But...
Better Time Management Tips in China Sourcing
Jul 19, 2016 | Accountability, Back to the Basics, China Management, Production Timing | 1
Your time management has a bearing on your product quality and order success. In China sourcing,...
Changes During the Sampling Phase
Jul 16, 2016 | Client Import Education, Order Process, Production Timing | 0
During the sampling phase, chances are that you’ll go through a series of tweaks and changes...
Another Batch of Possible Changes During the China Sourcing Process
Jun 2, 2016 | Order Control, Order Process, Production Timing | 0
The China sourcing process, whether quoting an existing stock item or developing something from...
Buyer Sourcing Approach: Read My Mind and Do it Right!
Apr 19, 2016 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, RFQ | 0
A large portion of sourcing and product development is tackled from the position of “Read my...
Importer or Team Leader
Apr 15, 2016 | Accountability, China Management, Client Import Education, Factory Sales Contact | 0
When you source from an offshore supplier, are you simply an importer doing a task or will it be...
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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