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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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$6b in trade contracts at China-Eurasia Expo

09

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade
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$6b in trade contracts at China-Eurasia Expo

URUMQI - The fourth China-Eurasia Expo (CEE), a six-day international fair, was concluded on Saturday in northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The Expo saw more than $6 billion worth of foreign trade contracts signed with Chinese companies. The figure was a 7 percent year-on-year increase compared with that in last year, said the expo organizer.   This year's expo theme "Opening up and Cooperation for Building Silk Road Economic Belt" aim...

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China to boost its bilateral trades

04

Aug 2014


Global Sourcing
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China to boost its bilateral trades

The World Trade Organisation's failure to reach a significant multilateral deal may prompt countries such as China to accelerate talks on bilateral and regional pacts in a bid to rejuvenate sluggish trade growth, analysts say. In December, WTO members had cheered on reaching a trade facilitation agreement (TFA) to simplify customs procedures by reducing costs and improving their speed and efficiency, in what was dubbed as one of the biggest reforms of the organisation since its establishment in...

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Mistakes when sourcing in China

29

Jul 2014


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Mistakes when sourcing in China

Lots of foreign companies want to import from China, but most of them do not take the necessary time to find the right supplier. Here are the 7 most common mistakes foreign companies make when sourcing in China: Lack of a well-defined strategy: When sourcing goods in China, you must have a well-defined sourcing strategy or “road map,” including locating the best supplier for your particular needs. Too few small companies do the proper due diligence when shopping for goods in China. As ...

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