Sofeast Knowledgebase Blog

If you’re producing large amounts of electronic devices then an EMS supplier in China could be a good option for you in comparison with an OEM or Contract Manufacturer. However, working with an EMS may not always be necessary for … Continue reading →

Got some time on your hands during Chinese New Year while your suppliers are on holiday? In this bumper 43 minute Chinese New Year episode to keep you entertained during the holiday, Renaud & Adrian discuss tasks importers can perform … Continue reading →

It’s common to see news of large multinationals moving manufacturing out of China to countries like India and Vietnam, such as Apple, for instance. Based on the Economist’s report ‘Rising star: Vietnam’s role in Asia’s shifting supply chains,’ I created … Continue reading →

Let’s hear from an electronics supply chain expert about how to improve supply chain resilience and reduce risks… Richard Barnett of Supplyframe, an expert in electronics supply chains with decades of experience in Asia,  joins Adrian to discuss risk management & reduction … Continue reading →

Let’s say you plan to sell consumer electronics online as a dropshipper. There’s an above-average chance that your supplier (the company who produces the products) is in China. The same can be said for fitness equipment, kitchenware, garden furniture, and … Continue reading →

Before you start working with a new supplier to manufacture your products in China, Vietnam, or elsewhere, you need to assess their production capacity… Chinese suppliers are prone to over-promising on their ability to handle orders. This is all very … Continue reading →

Nearly all the electronic products we have worked on include a battery. It is always a critical component since a failure of the battery means a failure of the whole product. You may think batteries are very standard and mature … Continue reading →

Not every strong NNN agreement is perfect. For instance, your NNN agreement may seem to be ‘watertight,’ providing excellent protection of your IP, but it may lead to difficulties in working with Chinese suppliers or with service providers if it’s too … Continue reading →

Product reliability testing is a must for importers who want to avoid risk… 2020 added considerable strain and difficulty to many importers’ lives, so today, more than ever, it’s so important to implement measures to protect your business against expensive … Continue reading →

I caught up with Sofeast’s COO, Fabien Gaussorgues, to discuss supply chain endangering risks importers from China are very likely to face in January 2021. Together we compiled this post based on our observations which includes the issues you face … Continue reading →