Sofeast Knowledgebase Blog

As of May 2024, plans are in motion to introduce an updated China Lithium Battery Manufacturing Standard which puts a lot more emphasis on environmental protection, safety, and improving product quality and manufacturing processes. The standard is still a draft … Continue reading →

Join us as we delve into the five main uses of prototyping equipment, including 3D printers, CNC milling, and more. Our host, Renaud, is joined by Paul Adams, head of the new product development team, to explore why prototyping is … Continue reading →

Working with a sourcing agent in China can be great for overseas importers as you get to tap into their knowledge of local markets and their established relationships with (hopefully) suitable suppliers, as well as saving the time and effort … Continue reading →

Join hosts Renaud and Adrian as they discuss the ins and outs of factory audits and how to select the right one based on your specific requirements. In this episode, Renaud shares insights from his recent experiences and highlights the … Continue reading →

Food contact materials are sometimes subject to rigorous checks in the EU because market surveillance authorities want to ensure that the population is not exposed to harmful chemicals and other dangers when storing or consuming food and beverages. This is … Continue reading →

Renaud hosts and is joined again by regular guest, Andrew Amirnovin. They talk about where China has come from quality-wise and the forces that aligned to transform Chinese products from poor to great quality in the past two decades or … 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 →

Adrian is on hosting duty and is joined by Sofeast’s Head of Supply Chain Management, Kate. Rising shipping costs (sea, air, and otherwise) are an issue facing importers from Asia now in 2024, but what’s causing it and are there … Continue reading →

A good QA strategy in China will contain the following 10 elements: We’ve split these into 4 different sections: Qualification of new suppliers Purchasing method Quality Control Buyer-supplier relationship Let’s go through them in order so you understand the makeup … Continue reading →

Adrian and Renaud get together to talk about Elon Musk’s insights and philosophy into developing and bringing new products to market (from an interview by ‘Everyday Astronaut’ on YouTube at his launch facility a few years back). He shares his … Continue reading →