Sometimes Buyer and Supplier Just Talk Past One Another
Many manufacturing problems tend to be because both the buyer and the supplier talk past one...
Dec 19, 2018 | Buyer Perception, Communication, Supplier Communication | 0
Many manufacturing problems tend to be because both the buyer and the supplier talk past one...
Dec 18, 2018 | Accountability, Global Big Stuff, Life Management | 0
Really finding your stride, truly falling into a rhythm of doing what you like is not easy thing....
Dec 3, 2018 | Accountability, Back to the Basics, Communication | 0
Remember being in elementary school and the teacher reminding everyone in a sing-songy style voice...
Dec 1, 2018 | Life Management, Thoughts on Business | 0
As we approach the end of 2018, I’m in a reflective mood. Does that happen with you? The...
Jul 27, 2018 | Order Control, Order Process, Sourcing | 0
Sometimes suppliers will say they will make the sample. But it won’t include… the...
Jun 19, 2018 | Accountability, Order Control, Order Process | 0
Casual from the beginning. Loose from the get-go. Processes regarded as incidentals. Requirements...
Oct 19, 2017 | Life Management, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
There’s harvest in the air… 🍁 It’s funny how the internet creates a flat...
Sep 15, 2017 | Life Management, My Stories, Thoughts on Business | 0
When people think of their “network” they probably think, yeah, I have such and such...
Aug 25, 2017 | Accountability, Life Management, Thoughts on Business | 0
Changing direction in business or your professional life can be daunting. Well forget “can...
Aug 16, 2017 | Life Management, Small Business, Thoughts on Business | 0
Here are some practical steps towards changing your business. This is in the spirit of the last...
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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