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Tag Archives: sourcing from china
What do the USA’s May ’24 China tariffs mean for importers? [Podcast]
Adrian and Renaud are back to examine the recent May 14th news of new China tariffs being implemented by the Biden administration with the overall aim of reducing trade with China which many in America see as flooding the market … Continue reading
Should YOU be wary of the cheapest Chinese suppliers?
Adrian hosts and Renaud joins to offer some cautionary advice about working with ‘the cheapest Chinese supplier’ with a focus on relatively ordinary consumer and electronic products. What might sound like a good deal could actually land you in hot … 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
Building Better Systems & Processes For Importers Who Sell Online (Feat. Gianmarco Meli)
Renaud welcomes e-commerce guru and host of the popular ‘The Seller Process’ podcast, Gianmarco Meli, to the podcast today to talk about building better systems and processes for your company if you’re importing and selling products that you make or … Continue reading
Answering 4 Listener Questions On Our Podcast (July ’23)
Sofeast’s CEO Renaud answers four exciting questions from our listeners in this episode. We cover new product development, if and how to start purchasing and importing electronics, supplier bankruptcy, and tips for controlling product quality and reliability. Listen to … Continue reading
Sourcing & Manufacturing In China For E-Commerce Sellers [Interview By Proboxx]
Our CEO Renaud was recently interviewed on Proboxx‘s YouTube channel about sourcing and manufacturing in China. They’re a company that helps sellers manage logistics. We’re grateful for the invite! 😉 Specifically, he shares some advice for Amazon resellers and new … Continue reading
Exploring 9 Quality Management Challenges in China [Podcast]
Our CEO Renaud Anjoran and senior compliance officer and friend of the show Clive Greenwood are back on the podcast together to discuss some of the main challenges of quality management in China that importers face when they outsource their … Continue reading
2022 Review: Top Stories, Podcasts, and Content from Sofeast
Renaud and Adrian review 2022’s largest geopolitical and news stories that have affected manufacturers with supply chains in China (and other Asian countries to a lesser extent). Of course, they cover Covid and China’s recently dropped strict Zero-Covid policy, as … Continue reading
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”Enterprise China” – China’s Strategy for Economic Success (Author Interview with Drs. Allen J. Morrison & J. Stewart Black)
Dr. Allen J. Morrison & Dr. J. Stewart Black are two American leadership, strategy, business and manufacturing experts with decades of experience in China. They recently wrote a new book “Enterprise China: Adopting a Competitive Strategy for Business Success” which … Continue reading
My Chinese Supplier is making Switching to a New One Difficult! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 23)
A European buyer was dealing with a European trading company for over eight years that purchased sports equipment from a manufacturer in China on the buyer’s behalf. However, the relationship with the trading company went sour and the buyer has … Continue reading
