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Your Factory Changed a Component Without Telling You. Now What? [Podcast Ep. 352]

Your Factory Changed a Component Without Telling You. Now What? [Podcast Ep. 352]

October 30, 2026

Adrian Leighton

What happens when a Chinese manufacturer replaces an approved component or material without telling the buyer? The product might look identical and pass basic inspections, but hidden substitutions can lead to premature failures, compliance problems, and even safety risks. In…

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The Supplier Built Tooling Before Prototype Validation. Now What? – Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 33)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

The Supplier Built Tooling Before Prototype Validation. Now What? – Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 33)

October 12, 2026

Renaud Anjoran

 Don’t Have the Gerber Files From Your Supplier? Here’s What Happens Next | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 32)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

Don’t Have the Gerber Files From Your Supplier? Here’s What Happens Next | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A…

September 21, 2026

Renaud Anjoran

 The ODM Trap: When Your Manufacturer Owns Your Product | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 31)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

The ODM Trap: When Your Manufacturer Owns Your Product | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 31)

August 17, 2026

Renaud Anjoran

 My Chinese Supplier Took My Deposit but Didn’t Ship. What Can I Do? | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 30)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

My Chinese Supplier Took My Deposit but Didn’t Ship. What Can I Do? | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers…

July 14, 2026

Renaud Anjoran

 We’re Suffering from Systemic Supplier Failure in China! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 29)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

We’re Suffering from Systemic Supplier Failure in China! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 29)

June 9, 2026

Renaud Anjoran

 Paid for Your Molds but Can’t Get Them Back? (Mold Ownership in China Explained) | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 28)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

Paid for Your Molds but Can’t Get Them Back? (Mold Ownership in China Explained) | Disputes With Chinese…

May 5, 2026

Adrian Leighton

 Our Supplier Made Bad Products and Won’t Put Them Right | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 27)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

Our Supplier Made Bad Products and Won’t Put Them Right | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 27)

January 29, 2025

Renaud Anjoran

 Our Supplier Blackmailed Us! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 26)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

Our Supplier Blackmailed Us! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 26)

November 11, 2024

Adrian Leighton

 A Sourcing Agent Copied Your Product! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 25)

Disputes with Chinese suppliers

A Sourcing Agent Copied Your Product! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 25)

July 10, 2024

Renaud Anjoran