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You paid for the tooling. You have the invoices. You were told the molds are yours. But now your Chinese supplier won’t release them… If you’re dealing with a mold ownership dispute in China, you’re not alone. It may not … Continue reading →

In episode 236 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian is joined by Paul Adams from Agilian to discuss a problem that catches out many companies developing new hardware products: Why do some projects stall before they even really start? The product … Continue reading →

Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. This latest update from the market analysts we work with reflects changes (RMB costs and %) over the past year … Continue reading →

In episode 325 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud break down a powerful idea from Tony Fadell: “Builders build, ship, then solve what breaks.” They explore what really happens after a product hits the market, and why chasing perfection … Continue reading →

We’re rewinding one of our most popular episodes ever; breaking down the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and why it’s the difference between a smooth product launch…and a costly failure. If you’ve ever: Rushed into tooling too early Hit quality … Continue reading →

By the time some manufacturers realize the full cost picture of their new product, fixing it is expensive, and sometimes too late. In episode 323, we break down how product costing really works. You’ll see the key cost drivers, where … Continue reading →

It’s a familiar situation. A team goes into a certification test expecting a pass. Instead, they leave with a failure, a high unexpected cost, and a delayed launch. In most cases, the issue is not carelessness. It’s a misunderstanding of … Continue reading →

Many teams start thinking about product compliance too late. They design the product, source the components, start production, and only then ask, “Will this pass CE or FCC?” At that point, you’re not checking compliance. You’re gambling with it. If … Continue reading →

Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. News! We have added copper to the list of materials we’re monitoring, as it’s a key material today and is … Continue reading →

A common question in product development is: “How can we reduce the cost of this product?” The problem is, it’s often asked too late. By the time a product is fully designed, most of its cost is already locked in. … Continue reading →