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Tag Archives: supply chain management
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Lead Time Reduction Strategies [Podcast]
In This Episode… Our CEO Renaud Anjoran delves into lead time reduction strategies and more with Adrian from the team. We talk about why reducing lead times is an important goal for importers, what benefits you can expect to enjoy, the … Continue reading
China’s Shipping Bottlenecks June 2021 – What It All Means For You
Logistics have been in a mess so far in 2021. You have probably already been affected by delays and cost rises. Let’s review the situation. Chiefly, Covid-19 is at fault, as it caused a double whammy effect: A drop in … Continue reading
Posted in Logistics
Tagged sea freight, containers, shipping, logistics, supply chain management
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Importer’s ‘Supply Chain Spring Clean’ Checklist To Find Risks & Opportunities [Podcast]
Got some time on your hands during Chinese New Year while your suppliers are on holiday? In this bumper 43 minute Chinese New Year episode to keep you entertained during the holiday, Renaud & Adrian discuss tasks importers can perform … Continue reading
Richard Barnett | Electronics Supply Chain Risk Management in 2021 [Podcast]
Let’s hear from an electronics supply chain expert about how to improve supply chain resilience and reduce risks… Richard Barnett of Supplyframe, an expert in electronics supply chains with decades of experience in Asia, joins Adrian to discuss risk management & reduction … Continue reading
Why The Bill Of Materials (BOM) Is A Key Document For Importers [Podcast]
The Bill Of Materials – more important than you may think! The Bill Of Materials is an incredibly important document which spans the product development process and evolves as you get closer to mass production. It provides all of the … Continue reading
Is Your Chinese Supplier At Risk Of Bankruptcy?
Some Chinese factories have suffered serious blows recently. Large American companies are moving manufacturing outside of China, often abruptly. Many manufacturers were hit in 2020 by very soft demand and cancelled orders. Their government is becoming more serious in getting … Continue reading
Supply Chain Risk Reduction Strategies [Presentation]
Recently I was asked to give a presentation on supply chain risk reduction strategies. I focused on the way to pinpoint and assess potential risks, with the aim of driving action and addressing those risks.
How Sofeast’s Client Project Management Support Works
“When we become a Sofeast client, how is our project managed?” This is a common question that new clients have, so in this post, we’re going to explain how our project management support works.
3 Major Supply Chain Risks for FBA Sellers Importing from China
Amazon FBA selling is a great way for entrepreneurs, inventors, and startups to get their products in front of a vast audience. But what are the three major supply chain risks facing FBA sellers?
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Tagged FBA account, online sales, FBA, amazon, selling on amazon, supply chain management
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IP Protection For Manufacturers. Keep Component Suppliers In The Dark
There are two complementary approaches to improve IP protection for manufacturers and reduce the risks of your IP being infringed when developing and manufacturing products in Asia. Use legal methods, such as an NNN agreement. Use strategies outside of the … Continue reading
