Things to Keep in Mind About Your China Supplier
Perhaps if you kept a few things in mind about your China supplier it would add perspective to the...
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More Considerations on Importing Promo Products
The majority of promo product orders are smaller runs (200 pens, 500 ball caps, etc). These are...
Reasons for China Sourcing Communication Headaches
The communication is a big part of the awkward unknowns that accompany China sourcing. The...
7 Soft Skills Needed for Sourcing China Suppliers
In sourcing China suppliers, every importer should make use of these tools. No, I’m not...
Being Mindful of Supplier Communication Discrepancies
Be alert for discrepancies in supplier communication. It’s not because you want to play a...
Suppliers and Client Emails
In the world of China manufacturing, friction with suppliers and grasping client emails never goes...
Overcoming Supplier Communication Obstacles
When importing from China, overcoming supplier communication obstacles, leads to better quality...
7 Ways to Keep Your Supplier Motivated
A motivated supplier is a helpful supplier. A motivated supplier is a supplier from whence cometh...
Supplier Communication: Why Did My China Supplier Say That?
Suppliers have a knack of communicating that will leave you scratching your head. Their puzzling...
Tips for Emailing Chinese Suppliers
Email is the main way importers get to know their Chinese suppliers. Unless the importer makes...
About Jacob
For 15 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog primarily focuses on the personal and unseen aspects of vendor relations. I lived in China from ’01 to ’12 and now on the North Carolina coast. I continue to work with China in importing promotional & retail merchandise and travel there during the year to visit our office, factories...and in-laws.
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