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Tag Archives: supplier management
How to Smoothly Transition Between Chinese Manufacturers Without Disruptions
Switching suppliers is never an easy decision, especially when working with Chinese manufacturers. A poorly managed transition can lead to production delays, quality issues, and financial losses. Here, we outline key strategies to navigate supplier transitions effectively, based entirely on … Continue reading
8 Red Flags To Beware Of When Working with Chinese Manufacturers
As we always say, doing due diligence on your Chinese manufacturers is really important for ensuring smooth cooperation and long-term problems if you do decide to work together. Here are 8 red flags that, if exhibited by your Chinese supplier, … Continue reading
When and How to Switch Suppliers? Detailed Advice. [Podcast]
In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Paul Adams, head of new product development, is joined by Fabien Gaussorgues, CEO of Agilian Technology, to explore the critical decision to switch suppliers (manufacturers) in Asia, especially China. They discuss common warning … Continue reading
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
Boeing’s Serious Issue: Bad Manufacturing Habits [Podcast]
Air travel requires an extremely high level of safety, so it’s very embarrassing for Boeing that they have been dogged by quality and reliability issues lately, resulting in a near-disaster on a brand new Alaska Airlines 737 Max. Renaud and … Continue reading
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A Supplier Won’t Release Tooling AGAIN | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 24)
A customer came to us because they have had a BIG disagreement with a Chinese supplier and want to remove their tooling to go to a new manufacturer…what could go wrong?
A Sourcing Agent Copied Your Product! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 25)
Working with a sourcing agent in China can be great for overseas importers as you get to tap into their knowledge of local markets and their established relationships with (hopefully) suitable suppliers, as well as saving the time and effort … Continue reading
How European Importers Can Sue Chinese Suppliers
Many importers who outsource their manufacturing or buy products off-the-shelf from Chinese manufacturers do so on a ‘buyer beware’ basis. There’s an almost unspoken belief that if things go wrong, it will be very difficult or even impossible to get … Continue reading
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Tagged suing suppliers, eu regulations, chinese law, supplier management
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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
What Can We Learn From Our Supplier’s Org Chart?
Sofeast’s CEO Renaud explains what a manufacturing organizational chart is and, critically, 7 key things that we can learn about our suppliers from theirs. During your sourcing journey, Renaud’s advice will help you spot potential issues with some red flags … Continue reading
