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Your China shipment got delayed? Again?

09

Jan 2015


Logistics, Service Offered
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Your China shipment got delayed? Again?

When you live to make your customers happy, nothing can be more harrowing than trying to make up for a delayed shipment. In most cases, your product — developed, marketed and produced with such care — is already out of your hands before you’re aware a delay has occurred. The disappointment of your package arriving late can put a serious dent in your customer’s satisfaction, no matter how much he or she loves your product.   Unfortunately, delays in shipment are not uncommon, but p...

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China 2015 – The New Top Global Economy

29

Dec 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade, Opportunities
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China 2015 – The New Top Global Economy

When the history of 2014 is written, it will take note of a large fact that has received little attention: 2014 was the last year in which the United States could claim to be the world’s largest economic power. China enters 2015 in the top position, where it will likely remain for a very long time. What is the forecast for China and ASEAN in 2015? What do you get when you add slower economic growth, greater volatility, rising competition and genuine Chinese innovation?   Read these good...

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China’s Official PMI Slips to 8 Month Low in November

10

Dec 2014


Global Sourcing, Opportunities
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China’s Official PMI Slips to 8 Month Low in November

Growth in China’s manufacturing sector slowed to an eight-month low in November, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is still losing momentum and more policy easing may be needed in addition to a surprise interest rate cut last month.   The official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 50.3 last month, still indicating a modest expansion in activity but below forecasts for 50.6 and October’s 50.8. The data came after China cut interest rate unexpectedly on Nov. 21, ...

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The Best CSIC Resources

06

Dec 2014


Global Sourcing, Opportunities
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The Best CSIC Resources

As a non-profit organization, the CSIC publishes content each month for buyers who want to learn how to source safely in China.   The best of CSIC resources for November 2014 offers a video of best practices for Professional buyers and how to budjet for factory direct sourcing. There are also some tips on how to register and protect a utility patent when buying from China and why should buyers protect their IP when requesting a middlemen.   Check out the best of CSIC resources f...

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What’s Happening in Sourcing?

17

Nov 2014


Global Sourcing, Opportunities
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What’s Happening in Sourcing?

    Hey you, interested about what is happening in Chinese factories and sourcing? I will share you 5 interesting articles that have been posted recently - ranging from what kind of new Chinese factories there are to how to prevent corruption of purchasers.       The New Chinese Factory Read the article here   This is NOT an article about the average Chinese manufacturer. It describes what one of the most sophisticated manufacturers does, and it ...

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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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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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