Hidden Problems in Cross-Cultural Supplier Communication
Cultures intersect in China sourcing and buying. From start to finish of the transaction, you...
Aug 29, 2018 | Client Import Education, Communication, Cultural Differences | 0
Cultures intersect in China sourcing and buying. From start to finish of the transaction, you...
Dec 6, 2016 | Cultural Differences | 0
Perhaps if you kept a few things in mind about your China supplier it would add perspective to the...
Sep 14, 2016 | Order Control, Promotional Products, RFQ, Supplier Communication | 0
The majority of promo product orders are smaller runs (200 pens, 500 ball caps, etc). These are...
Feb 21, 2016 | Accountability, Communication, Cultural Differences, Supplier Communication | 0
The communication is a big part of the awkward unknowns that accompany China sourcing. The...
Feb 8, 2016 | Back to the Basics, China Management, Client Import Education | 0
In sourcing China suppliers, every importer should make use of these tools. No, I’m not...
Feb 5, 2016 | Back to the Basics, China Management, Communication, Supplier Communication | 0
Be alert for discrepancies in supplier communication. It’s not because you want to play a...
Jan 28, 2016 | China Management, Communication, Supplier Communication | 0
In the world of China manufacturing, friction with suppliers and grasping client emails never goes...
Oct 22, 2015 | China Management, Client Import Education, Communication, Cultural Differences, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 1
When importing from China, overcoming supplier communication obstacles, leads to better quality...
Oct 16, 2015 | Cultural Differences, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 0
A motivated supplier is a helpful supplier. A motivated supplier is a supplier from whence cometh...
May 13, 2015 | China Life, China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication, Cultural Differences, Customer Service | 0
Suppliers have a knack of communicating that will leave you scratching your head. Their puzzling...
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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