Initiative: Good for the Takin’ So They Say
“Take 2 initiatives and call me in the morning” – Doc. Taking initiative...
Dec 6, 2017 | Accountability, Life Management | 0
“Take 2 initiatives and call me in the morning” – Doc. Taking initiative...
Oct 20, 2017 | Accountability, Order Control, Supplier Communication | 0
If I’ve seen this type of carelessness once, I’ve seen it a thousand times. This is...
Oct 12, 2017 | Back to the Basics, Client Import Education, News | 2
Let’s refresh on money wires for supplier payments in China. It’s not going to be any...
Aug 29, 2017 | Accountability, Client Import Education, Current Events | 0
I’m on an environment kick. And I hope beyond hope that this ain’t no kick. I’m...
Aug 11, 2017 | Accountability, Buyer Perception, Sourcing | 2
Much of what a buyer thinks safeguards their China sourcing project, is actually imaginary....
Oct 14, 2016 | Accountability, Communication, Order Control, Supplier Communication | 0
By focusing on relevant detail in your supplier communication you avoid time waste,...
Mar 19, 2016 | China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Sourcing | 0
In the spirit of the crying towel, here’s a batch of excuses for those in China sourcing and...
Dec 26, 2015 | Accountability, China Management, China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Order Control | 0
Importers unintentionally withhold key order detail, from their supplier in China. This order...
Dec 19, 2015 | Accountability, China Management, Client Import Education, RFQ | 2
Analyze. Dissect. Scrutinize As a buyer, these words should come to mind whenever you think...
May 22, 2015 | Back to the Basics, China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication, Promotional Products | 2
When you’re importing from China, chances are you are going to be faced with an urgent delivery time. Whether it’s the promotional product business and you’ve got a launch date or it’s the retail industry and the box store...
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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