As China opened up its economy in the late 1980s, many western consumer goods manufacturers set up plants or formed joint or cooperative ventures in China in an attempt to capture the opportunities of this emerging huge supply chain. While the production process could easily be built on the...
The e-commerce age is in full swing thanks to the development of the Internet, which provides numerous options to source products, for a broader range of buyers. Alibaba is a platform where buyers and sellers from all over the world (but still predominantly from China) meet. It is one the...
According to the Shippabo platform, 79% of companies with optimized supply chains outpace their competitors. Sounds like it is worth optimizing, right? But what exactly does “optimized” mean? This blog will show you what an optimized supply chain entails to put you on the right track. Supply chain management...
Amid the trade wars and the tariffs, the RMB is weakening against the USD. By the end of January 2018, the rate was 6.2. On July 11, 2018, the exchange rate was 6.68. As of October 15, 2018, it was 6.92, as pictured below. The question is – can...
We like to read good blogs, especially those relevant to management and the China supply chain. In doing so, we found there is a lot of material out there, but good China sourcing management information and advice is hard to come by. Hard, but not impossible. Below is a...
Chinese wholesale markets are a great tool for anyone looking to experiment with importing goods for their small business. In this guide we will cover wholesale markets in China, important tips on dealing with wholesale suppliers and importing. Why source from wholesale markets in China? Wholesale markets in China are...
China has been known as the world’s factory for a long time, but it may finally have some competition. Vietnam is becoming a close second supplier for many major importers. In this blog, we’ll explore why China continues to be the world’s factory, despite the fact that some importers...
In the current climate of new tariffs, many importers are unsettled and worried. This is partly due to the disruptive effect of changing rules and also due to unclear information. I mean, tariffs are confusing. Many importers are wondering whether they will still be competitive with their current supply chain. ...