Archive of Category: Case Study
January 8, 2026
Background Getting a foothold in a burgeoning market can be daunting. Every decision can make or break your venture, and managing this process while sourcing in China without the right China sourcing services only compounds the challenge. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns began to dominate the business marketplace,...
December 8, 2025
Managing the China supply chain has become more challenging than ever given recent global events, even if you have your own employees working in China. Background One company, a chemical manufacturer, had two full-time sourcing employees in China. They were well paid, competent, well versed with the industry and its...
August 13, 2025
Background: A packaging material manufacturer based in Latvia faced a unique sourcing challenge within the packaging and material supply industry. They needed a highly specialized laminated scrim paper to be used for covering waste wood in forest environments. This product required a 4-meter width, waterproof qualities, laminated grid reinforcement, and...
February 17, 2025
Background: A premium sporting apparel company wanted to develop its shoe line to represent their brand properly. They wanted the best cost but did not want to sacrifice quality. With no prior experience in the shoe market, no quality control in China, and no agents or partners in mainland China,...
February 4, 2025
Background: A large European kitchen products manufacturer suspected they were not getting the best cost from their existing suppliers. Traditionally, agents were utilized for their Chinese buying, and they were not able to secure better pricing. In order to go direct with suppliers they utilized CPG to forge direct...
