Global Sourcing


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

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

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

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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The importance of Quality Control

Quality control is essential to build a successful business. One that delivers products that meet or exceed customers’ expectations. It also forms the basis of an efficient business that minimizes waste and operates at high levels of productivity. A quality control system based on a recognized standard provides a strong foundation for achieving a wide range of marketing and operational benefits. Competitiveness The ability to offer customers quality products provides a strong co...

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Happy Dragon Boat Festival!

China will have a 3 days holiday from May 30 to Jun 2... Arrange your inspections and audits well before with your suppliers before they leave for the holiday!   The Dragon Boat or Duanwu Festival is a traditional and statutory holiday originating in China. The festival now occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar, the source of its alternate name, the Double Fifth Festival.The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, so the date varies from year to y...

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