Author Archives: Renaud Anjoran
Checklist for importers who are manufacturing products in China / low-cost Asia
Many people come to us and ask: “What are the steps we need to take now that we have decided to manufacture our products in China/Vietnam/SE Asia?” While no two manufacturing projects are the same, I’ve tried to distill the … Continue reading
How to set up a Receiving Inspection: Checklist, Procedure, Reporting form
I have written extensively about pre-shipment inspections (before, during, or after production), always from the perspective of the buyer checking what a supplier is doing; but I noticed that I haven’t covered what’s known as a receiving inspection (also called incoming … Continue reading
Off-Site QC VS In-Factory QC
Is there ever a situation where you’d want your product inspection to be performed away from your Chinese supplier’s factory? Yes! We’ll explain your options in Off-Site QC VS In-Factory QC.
3 Key Process Improvement Tools You Need To Start Using: Flow Chart, FMEA, Control Plan
Do you wonder why you still suffer from quality issues, even though the process is quite mature and seems to be well understood? Or are you preparing to launch the production of a new product… or production of an existing … Continue reading
Is Your Chinese Supplier At Risk Of Bankruptcy?
Some Chinese factories have suffered serious blows recently. Large American companies are moving manufacturing outside of China, often abruptly. Many manufacturers were hit in 2020 by very soft demand and cancelled orders. Their government is becoming more serious in getting … Continue reading
Why Amazon FBA Prep Should Be Done In China (Not The West)
Michael Michelini wrote about Amazon packaging, and he mentioned the FBA prep services. I discovered a whole industry popped up and is probably growing fast. What do they do? In Mike’s words: Basically, a third-party prep service does everything on your behalf, including: … Continue reading
How To Conduct Stricter QC Inspections Without Lowering The AQL? (5 Tips)
Buyers often ask us, how to do stricter QC inspections with some of their suppliers in China or Vietnam. There are 5 tips that we can offer if you’re in this situation:
27 Questions To Ask During A China Factory Visit
An in-person factory visit to your Chinese supplier’s facility is a great opportunity to get a deep understanding of who they are and if they’re capable of fulfilling your requirements. Your factory visit should be a fact-finding exercise rather than … Continue reading
Supply Chain Risk Reduction Strategies [Presentation]
Recently I was asked to give a presentation on supply chain risk reduction strategies. I focused on the way to pinpoint and assess potential risks, with the aim of driving action and addressing those risks.
Producing Private Label Products From Existing Products In China: 3 Supplier Options
So you’re an importer with a product idea for a fairly common product that can be branded with your logo. What are your options to produce private label products in China?
