Cultivate a Curious Spirit and Ask Questions
Ask questions Cultivate a curious spirit. This should be something you require from yourself....
May 12, 2019 | Accountability, Thoughts on Business | 0
Ask questions Cultivate a curious spirit. This should be something you require from yourself....
Jan 13, 2019 | China Life, China Manufacturing, Factory Sales Contact, Production Timing | 0
It’s not the Chinese New Year quite yet. But chances are, your active sourcing and...
Dec 21, 2018 | Manufacturing, Order Control, Order Process, Sourcing | 0
Great importers consistently do the same things in their projects. Offshore projects that crumble...
Nov 30, 2018 | Accountability, Thoughts on Business | 0
We’re coming towards the finish line of 2018. Successes, regrets, need more time, goals left...
Jun 12, 2018 | Back to the Basics, Order Control, Order Process | 0
What shipping term should I book with my supplier? That’s a common question I see in...
Mar 12, 2017 | Accountability, Client Import Education, Order Control | 0
Everything is smooth sailing in your China order. The factory seems agreeable, a confirmed sample...
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....
Sep 2, 2016 | Client Import Education, Promotional Products, Sourcing | 0
Importing promotional products is a hot topic for companies in that 20 billion dollar industry....
Jul 22, 2016 | Back to the Basics, Client Import Education, RFQ, Sourcing | 0
Here are some refreshers on your quantity request when sending in inquiries to vendors in China...
Feb 14, 2016 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Sourcing, Vendor Relations | 0
In a China project, if you change 1 spec during the inquiry and sampling phase, is it a safe...
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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