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Tag Archives: managing suppliers
Could Rising COVID-19 Cases In China Before CNY ‘21 Affect Supply Chains? [Podcast]
What would YOU do if lockdowns in China over Chinese New Year threatened your supply chain..? As cases climb in Northern China there’s a very real threat that tightening restrictions could affect supply chains in China. In this episode, Adrian … Continue reading
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Tagged covid19, supply chain risks, coronavirus, china, managing suppliers, supply chain management
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How Do Sofeast Help Source New Chinese Suppliers? [Process Breakdown + Costs]
If you’re in a position where you need to find a new Chinese supplier or are moving from an existing one and choose us to source and provide you with them in the new factory identification solution, here’s roughly what … Continue reading
Importing from China? Use this product specifications template.
Many importers don't organise their product specifications and dealings with suppliers at all well Some importers send information about the product they expect through many different channels: Email threads Skype, WeChat, or QQ conversations In the form of samples or validations of … Continue reading
Improving Worsening Product & Packaging Quality – Disputes With Chinese Suppliers: Q&A (Volume 5)
Q: We use a manufacturer in China for our products and packaging and have had a good relationship for years, but recently product and packaging quality has gone downhill. What can we do? We’re supplied by a Hong Kong company … Continue reading
New Product Launch Plan: How To Get It Right [Action Plan]
Launching a new product is a decisive time for any business, especially SMEs, hardware startups, and entrepreneurs who are new to the process in China. We’ve been helping importers bring their products to market quickly and successfully for years. Read … Continue reading
How To Create A Valid Manufacturing Contract In China To Protect Your IP
China is the perfect location for start-up companies and SMEs from all over the world to bring innovative products to life, but without knowing how to create a manufacturing contract in China which will protect your IP and more, any … Continue reading
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Tagged manufacturing contract, NNN, NDA, PDA, IP protection, China law, managing suppliers
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Manufacturing Issues Communication Problems With Chinese Suppliers Cause And Their Solutions
What are some of the most common communication problems with Chinese suppliers that cause problems for our clients when they come to us for help?
Posted in Tips for importers
Tagged managing suppliers, chinese suppliers, communication, supply chain management, supplier improvement, chinese factories, developing suppliers
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