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What’s in your Bill of Materials? [Podcast]

Adrian and Renaud tackle the crucial subject of the Bill of Materials (BOM). Listeners will learn about the role of the BOM in product development, its evolution throughout a project, and how it impacts different departments, from design to procurement. … Continue reading

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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

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Do you have enough visibility over your supply chain to satisfy new EU sustainability regulations?

The EU is bringing in sustainability regulations in 2025 that will demand that you have full visibility over your supply chain and can provide evidence of who is in it, where they are, and what materials and components go into … Continue reading

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My Supplier Has Raised Prices Unexpectedly! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 14)

A common fear that importers have when outsourcing product development and/or manufacturing to Chinese suppliers is that they will suddenly increase prices without warning. After doing months or even years of work to prepare to launch your new product, you … Continue reading

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My Supplier Won’t Provide Important Supply Chain Information! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 13)

Anyone that has worked with Chinese manufacturers or suppliers for a period of time will no doubt have experienced times when they simply do not want to give you supply chain information. We recently discussed the problems caused by a lack … Continue reading

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