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Tag Archives: quality standards
How a Supplier’s Quality can be Evaluated and Validated
Renaud and Andrew, Sofeast’s head of New Product Development, are in the booth discussing how a supplier’s quality can be evaluated and validated. In order to avoid purchasing parts or materials that will let you down, you need to be … Continue reading
Globalism 2.0: North American Importers To Move Supply Chains Out Of China Soon? [Podcast]
Our CEO Renaud is joined by a special guest in this episode, Andrew Hupert, a cross-cultural management and communication expert, coach, and trainer who spent 10+ years in China, is currently based in Mexico, and also creates a podcast you should check out: Globalism … Continue reading
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Q&A: Fabric quality + US Tariffs + Volatile material costs [Podcast]
Sofeast’s CEO, Renaud, answers three interesting questions sent in by our podcast listeners. They are: how to communicate the fabric quality standard you need to suppliers, tactics for coping with US tariffs on China-made goods, and strategies to cope with volatile … Continue reading
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4 Quality Standard Levels You Should Implement To Reduce Risks [Podcast]
Before you start working with a manufacturer are you 100% certain that they fully understand your quality expectations? Do they know whether a particular defect is minor or major? If there’s a slight variation, at what point does it become … Continue reading
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DIY Sourcing From China Part 2: Negotiations, Terms, Leverage, & Quality Standards [Podcast]
We originally discussed the types of suppliers you might use when sourcing from China, including the option to do your own sourcing! In order to help importers who want to follow that route, we’re creating a series of episodes that … Continue reading
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My Manufacturer Is Forcing Me To Accept Poor Quality! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 11)
Sometimes your Chinese supplier will use various dirty tricks to push you into accepting products that don’t reach your quality standard. Why could this happen and what can you do about it? Find out here with a helpful example and … Continue reading
How To Qualify A Contract Manufacturer Or Component Supplier [Podcast]
We’re often asked how to qualify a contract manufacturer or component supplier. In this episode, Renaud explores the best practices importers could follow when sourcing new manufacturers or suppliers in China, or beyond. This includes sourcing options (who to use), … Continue reading
How To Reduce Quality Defects From Chinese Suppliers (4 Principles)
Discovering how to reduce quality defects to almost zero from Chinese suppliers is a common request from our clients who are tired of hearing suppliers say “this is made by hand, so avoiding defects is impossible”. Are you tired of … Continue reading
