Hidden Problems in Cross-Cultural Supplier Communication
Cultures intersect in China sourcing and buying. From start to finish of the transaction, you...
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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...
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...
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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