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Tag Archives: supplier relationships
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
Partnering with a Chinese Factory: A Misguided Intention?
Renaud discusses why some foreign buyers bend too far at the cost of protecting their own business with Chinese manufacturers in order to be a good ‘partner.’ Here’s why this is a misguided intention, and some advice on what you … Continue reading
10 Mistakes New Buyers Manufacturing In Asia Keep Making
Renaud explains 10 of the biggest mistakes buyers who are new to sourcing from and manufacturing products in Asia keep making. If you know what they are, you can avoid them and enjoy better quality, costs, shorter lead times, and … Continue reading
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My Supplier Pushes Back & Makes The Business Relationship More Difficult | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 12)
Relationships with your Chinese suppliers aren’t always plain sailing. Oftentimes they push back against your requests and make the relationship more difficult. Let’s look at an real example we were sent of this (no identifying details given for confidentiality) and … Continue reading
DIY Sourcing From China Part 5: Building Rapport [Podcast]
It’s fairly logical that it’s better to have a good relationship with your Chinese suppliers than not! However, building that rapport, especially these days when access to China is limited and it isn’t possible to visit them, is easier said … Continue reading
