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Tag Archives: manufacturing risks
Last updated: March 13, 2026
How the Iran Conflict Could Impact Manufacturing in China and Global Shipping [Podcast]
Geopolitical events often ripple through supply chains. The latest conflict involving Iran is one example. While it’s still early to measure the full impact, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are already raising concerns about energy prices, shipping costs, and … Continue reading
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Tagged red sea shipping, sea freight, supply chain risks, manufacturing risks
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Prototype to Production: 7 Sneaky Pitfalls to Avoid [Podcast]
In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud unpack seven critical pitfalls that hardware startups routinely fall into during the path from working prototype to mass manufacturing. They explain why these mistakes happen, the consequences they bring, and … Continue reading
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Tagged new product launch, prototyping, manufacturing risks
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Risk Assessments: Taming Project and Product/Process Level Risks [Podcast]
We explore risk assessments and the importance of understanding risks at both macro (project) and micro (product) levels. With practical insights, let’s explore how businesses can identify potential risks in new product development, supply chain setups, and manufacturing processes. Assessing … Continue reading
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Tagged risk assessment, risk reduction, manufacturing risks
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Traceability In Manufacturing: Far More Than Just A Safety Net [Podcast]
Adrian and Renaud are talking about traceability for manufacturers which provides a detailed record of how the products are manufactured and the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. Having this mindset and system can help you to reduce … Continue reading
Cheap Chinese Suppliers: Beware of those with the Lowest Prices!
If you’ve been sourcing suppliers from China for any length of time you will know that there is a very wide range of pricing options. Cheap Chinese suppliers may be attractive, but with lower prices comes a unique set of … Continue reading
Exploring Product Development Agreements For Importers [Podcast]
In This Episode… If you are developing a new product that is going to be manufactured in China or other Asian countries then there’s a good chance that you have product IP that needs to be protected unless the product … Continue reading
What Is A Process FMEA and When To Use It? [Template]
Process FMEAs are so useful for businesses who are serious about reducing risk in design or production… and so poorly conducted in China. But before we explain how to conduct yours, just what is a Process FMEA in the first … Continue reading
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Tagged risk reduction, FMEA, process FMEA, FMEA template, manufacturing risks
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Quality System Audits vs. Process-Specific Audits
In this article, I want to contrast conventional quality system audits based on ISO 9001, and what I call process-specific audits. Why are each beneficial to importers, and what are the drawbacks you might find with them?
