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What is Trade Fair Representation?

27

Oct 2014


Global Sourcing, Service Offered
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What is Trade Fair Representation?

Hey guys! You know that sometimes you are in need of seeking new suppliers, but you just don't have the resources to do that. Maybe you don't have enough time or money to go to another country, or maybe you want someone else to take care about the sourcing because you would have problems with the language the suppliers speak.   So, what does Trade Fair Representation actually include?   We will represent you at a trade show where you can not attend.  The sourcing analyst o...

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10 Tips to Survive in Guangzhou Canton Fair

14

Oct 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade, Opportunities, Supplier Assessment
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10 Tips to Survive in Guangzhou Canton Fair

If you want to make direct personal contacts, identify suppliers, and find out the ‘ins and outs’ of doing business in China, attending trade fairs are a great first step. However, it is important to bear some points in mind to get the most out of your business visit to China. For many Westerners, China is definitely not the easiest place to travel in.   How to survive in Guangzhou then?   Here are 10 points for your to keep in mind when attending the Canton Fair in Gua...

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Inspecting Drinking Bottles

11

Oct 2014


Global Sourcing, Quality Control, Service Offered
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Inspecting Drinking Bottles

Hey guys! I am continuing with my series of stories about inspections. The first time I went to inspect some blankets. Yesterday, I went to my second inspection with our SBE engineer. This time the inspected products were drinking bottles. The factory is located in Taizhou, about a two hour ride away from Ningbo. This time it was a really convenient trip, as the supplier drove us there and back by his own car. I have to say one thing about the cars people own here. I am overwhelmed that all of...

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Manufacturing Day in the U.S.

30

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade, Opportunities
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Manufacturing Day in the U.S.

Manufacturing is more than just a cornerstone of the U.S. economy; it’s a cornerstone of modern life. The screen you’re reading this on is a manufactured commodity. The radio you’re listening to, the car you drove to work, the smartphone your kids keep staring at – your refrigerator, your TV, your medicine – all manufactured goods.   Many headlines about U.S. manufacturing are negative, focusing on increased global competition in the sector, but the fact is that the U.S. manufac...

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My First Inspection

29

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, Quality Management
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My First Inspection

Today I am going to tell you about my first eye-opening inspection in China. To tell you shortly about my background, I come from a business school in Finland and currently doing my internship in China. My previous job experience includes mainly positions in the retail and insurance sector. Now, I am responsible of marketing, and basically all the consulting services we do for international trade are a completely new field for me, which makes this all super interesting.   There are a lot...

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Check out Hong Kong October Electronics fairs!

26

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing
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Check out Hong Kong October Electronics fairs!

Hong Kong has established itself as one of the world's leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. Some of Hong Kong Fairs and Trade Shows are the largest of their kind in the world.  Tens of thousands travel into China and Hong Kong to visit the most important shows in October 2014.   Trade Shows mentioned below are especially for you if you are interested in the latest inventions in electronics. Check out for more trade shows from here and here.   Hong Kong Electronics Fair ...

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The Chinese “Chabuduo” Attitude

23

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade, Quality Control
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The Chinese “Chabuduo” Attitude

When you are doing business with Chinese people, it is highly recommended to learn about the cultural differences in order to be successful and prevent mistakes and problems with Chinese suppliers. Sometimes Chinese words and expressions are a good guide towards some of these cultural differences. In particular, when a word or phrase is complex to translate, it often means there is a cultural difference involved.   A good example of these words is the expression Chà bu duō  (差不多...

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What is on Canton Fair October 2014?

19

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, Opportunities, Service Offered
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What is on Canton Fair October 2014?

The Canton Fair is China’s largest Trade show. Hosted in the capital of the Guangdong province, Guangzhou, it’s a major yearly event for import businesses of all sizes. Foreign business owners visit the fair on bi-annual basis, with hopes and dreams to find reliable Chinese suppliers or importers. Previously, a great majority of the visitors attended the fair to search for Chinese suppliers. But times are changing and nowadays you can find a decent amount of foreign exporters who visit the f...

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What and Why – Pre Production Inspection

17

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, Safety and Compliance
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What and Why – Pre Production Inspection

What is PPI - Pre Production Inspection?   The “PPI” or "IPI" (Initial Product Inspection) is completed right before the beginning of the actual mass production. It is done after the identification or evaluation of your vendor. The objective of the inspection is to ensure that your vendor and factory has truly understood your order’s requirements and specifications and that they are well prepared for production. The inspection is completed onsite at the factory or vendor offic...

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Making the water cleaner

12

Sep 2014


Quality Control
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Making the water cleaner

Chinese and US students join hands to setup new platform for quality awareness   University students from the United States and  Chinese business schools have established a crowd-sourcing platform to help people in China learn more about the quality of the water that they use every day.   The Web portal, called MyH2O (myh2o.org), is one of the first online crowdsourcing platforms in China. The portal aims to promote risk awareness, citizen activism and governmental respons...

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