As a sourcing company, we are always in tune with the China market - suppliers, products, policy, market trends, etc. Our clients, who receive ongoing services, benefit from this expertise. But what if you only need knowledge and expertise for a discrete project or issue, or the answer to a...
Many spend Thanksgiving reflecting on what they’re thankful for, and here at CPG, we are no different. As we move into the holiday season and 2021 comes to a close, we have many reasons to be thankful. It is no secret that the past couple of years have presented numerous...
Before COVID19, it was very common for suppliers to travel the US to meet with clients, and for importers to travel to China to meet manufacturers and attend fairs and expos. Such travel would often occur 3-4 times per year. A couple of weeks ago, we said there would be...
Importing from China has never been a decision made overnight. There are many things to consider, many options to weigh, and lots of research to do when considering moving your supply chain to China. One barrier has always been – how? What is the best approach to buying from China? ...
It goes without saying - when sourcing in China, you must have an excellent support system. Many companies secure this support by hiring agents, like a trading agent, a sourcing agent or sourcing company. But for some companies, opening their own China sourcing office makes the most sense. This requires...
For those new to China sourcing, some of the lingo can seem confusing. In this blog, we’ll summarize the top 10 terms most commonly used in supply chain management that all importers should know. Glossary of Sourcing Terms: 1. Blanket Order: This is a purchase order in which the...
We recently created a video to explain our services and approach in a digestible way (You can check it out here). In the process, we performed a deep analysis of our competitors, what they do well, what we do well - all of which gave us a deeper understanding of...
Happy Year of the Ox! Is your Niu Year off to a good start? First off, a Chinese lesson! No, we haven’t forgotten how to spell… In Chinese, the character for Ox is 牛. This character is pronounced niú in Mandarin, which sounds similar to “new” in English. Thus, Happy...
