China & Offshore Sourcing: Sample Process Tips
We’re close to 2019. It’s a week away. As the New Year rolls in people are working on...
Dec 25, 2018 | Order Process, Private Label, Production Timing, Sourcing | 0
We’re close to 2019. It’s a week away. As the New Year rolls in people are working on...
Jun 24, 2015 | China Manufacturing, Communication, Cultural Differences, Customer Service | 4
One wrong word from the buyer side can confuse the supplier and throw off an RFQ. Think about your...
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...
May 5, 2015 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication, Manufacturing | 0
With initial quote requests you send your vendor in China, you set the course for success or for a...
Apr 23, 2015 | Back to the Basics, China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication, Manufacturing | 0
“Suppliers cannot be trusted; they change the price in the middle of the project!” “They quoted the low price and then did the ol’ switcheroo, just to get me in!” These are common laments you may...
Mar 10, 2015 | China Management, Communication, Manufacturing | 1
A mistake buyers make when working with China is that they seem to think their suppliers are perfect, until the supplier drops the ball and then that seems to snap the buyer back to reality. If the buyer starts out from the...
Feb 13, 2013 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication | 6
When sourcing direct from China, avoid watering down your inquiry. When you inquire for a price...
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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