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Adrian and Renaud talk you through the intricate journey of taking a consumer electronic product from concept to market. They discuss the various milestones, tasks, and example costs involved in this process. From the initial product concept and design to … Continue reading →

In episode 232 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast, Renaud does a deep dive into Christopher Mims’ book, Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door, Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy. Mims, a Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

Here’s the monthly update from Sofeast’s sourcing team, tracking the costs of commonly used raw materials from China for the past year to help you understand where the market is right now. If you or your supplier are purchasing materials … Continue reading →

For companies that import electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) into Europe, another important to-do is complying with the EU WEEE Directive that tackles E-waste or WEEE. We’ll introduce the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, how it affects … Continue reading →

In Episode 231 of the podcast, Adrian and Renaud tackle listener questions on supply chain management. Renaud offers expert advice on ensuring a stable supply of components, managing lead times, and handling inventory and warehousing. From strategic procurement to vendor-managed … Continue reading →

A good China manufacturing agreement often includes a warranty, which stipulates that the customer can get the manufacturer to rework/reproduce the goods in case it turns out that many defects occur that are not related to the product design. But … Continue reading →

Sofeast’s podcast host Adrian and senior engineer and new product development head Paul Adams take a journey into the fascinating world of silicone compression molding. In this episode, you’ll learn why this production process is so popular for silicone parts … Continue reading →

What are the legal protections available for buyers who receive bad or fake products from Chinese suppliers? In this episode, we go into the intricacies of the Chinese legal system and explore the legal protections available for buyers who receive … Continue reading →

Paul Adams, senior engineer and head of new product development at Sofeast, spills the beans on 3 key product design optimizations and best practices that it pays to follow to have a successful product launch, namely: How to optimize the … Continue reading →

Here’s the monthly update from Sofeast’s sourcing team, tracking the costs of commonly used raw materials from China for the past year to help you understand where the market is right now. If you or your supplier are purchasing materials … Continue reading →