Archive of Category: CPG Blog
March 25, 2013
When you’re sourcing from China it is necessary to get your goods checked. After the shipment is done, the transfer is irreversible. Therefore it is wise to do a pre-shipment inspection (PSI). In this blog, the steps that are taken in the pre-shipment inspection will be reviewed. Before companies decide...
March 19, 2013
5 Tips for Making Your Prototype in China So you have a great concept and design and now you need a prototype to show and attract investors, test for viability, marketability, etc. China offers great value for prototypes but there are several tips to keep in mind when making your...
March 13, 2013
10 Tips on how to bargain in China Once in China, a lot of foreigners have to get used to the bargaining practices that are needed at a market place. It speaks for itself that it would be a wise move to take along a Chinese acquaintance when strolling a...
March 12, 2013
China’s restrictions when sourcing rare earth elements Have you ever heard about rare earth elements before? Most people do not know what they are but they are really important elements in many hi-technology products. China is the major producer of rare earth elements in the world, however, the Chinese government...
March 4, 2013
Coal in China fuelling the world's largest nation. Did you know that… China is by far the largest producer of coal in the world? Even though the United States is equipped with the world's largest amount of 'recoverable' coal reserves. They are followed by Russia, China, Australia and India....
February 28, 2013
YEAR OF THE SNAKE: SOURCING FROM A CHANGING CHINA Join us for an exclusive breakfast symposium to learn how China’s changes with impact YOUR business. March 13, New Jersey – The Alternative Board (TAB) and Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. are sponsoring a breakfast symposium with a...
February 24, 2013
Sourcing Chinese Tea – 4 Things you should consider Chinese tea has been a key part of Chinese culture since leaves supposedly fell into Emperor Shennong's boiling water in 2737 BCE, but its popularity has been slowly heading West over the past few years. Chinese tea is well known for...
February 18, 2013
If we think about China's favourite beverage, tea is probably the first and unique word that comes to our mind. The dominance of this devotion makes it difficult to find another option. However, since the entrance of Starbucks in 1998, the supremacy has been attenuated. The American company has been...