Tag: vendor relations
Working with Overseas Vendors: A Balance of Professional Courtesy
Feb 13, 2019 | Buyer Perception, Factory Sales Contact, Manufacturing, Sourcing | 0
In working with overseas vendors, buyers tend to fall off one side of the horse. They err too far...
The Various Meanings of Factory Direct
Jan 26, 2019 | Accountability, China Manufacturing, Sourcing, Vendor Relations | 0
In China sourcing, you will frequently come across the term “factory direct.” Why is...
6 Points of Contention in Overseas Manufacturing for Smaller Buyers
Jan 9, 2019 | Buyer Perception, Order Process, Small Business, Sourcing | 0
In your China and overseas manufacturing, there are certain aspects that you have to contend with....
Treat Your Vendors as you Want to be Treated
Dec 24, 2018 | Life Management, Supplier Communication, Thoughts on Business, Vendor Relations | 0
I felt this was a seasonal post. Around the Christmas season, we endeavor to think the best of...
Availability During Key Points in Your China Manufacturing
Dec 22, 2018 | China Manufacturing, Client Import Education, Communication, Supplier Communication | 0
This is a very seasonal and timely message. We’re right on the Christmas holiday in the...
Keep in Mind When Dealing with Vendors…
Jun 5, 2018 | Communication, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 0
Keep in mind in dealing with vendors… I’m not their only customer. I’m not their biggest...
Last Minute Carelessness in Your China Project
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...
Imaginary Safety Nets in China Sourcing
Aug 11, 2017 | Accountability, Buyer Perception, Sourcing | 2
Much of what a buyer thinks safeguards their China sourcing project, is actually imaginary....
5 Basic Things to Remind Your Supplier
Feb 7, 2017 | Back to the Basics, China Management, Supplier Communication | 0
Coming off the Chinese New Year lull, I thought it time for some refreshers on supplier reminders....
Things to Keep in Mind About Your China Supplier
Dec 6, 2016 | Cultural Differences | 0
Perhaps if you kept a few things in mind about your China supplier it would add perspective to the...
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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