For years, importers hesitated to shift their supply chains to China due to the stigma of "poor quality." Despite significant quality improvements over the last 30 years, many still associate the "Made in China" label with low standards. However, high-quality products, like cutting-edge electronics, often come from China. Proper...
With President-elect Donald Trump proposing across-the-board tariffs of 10% on all imports and 60% on Chinese imports, U.S. businesses are bracing for significant changes in their sourcing and supply chains. These tariffs aim to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on China. However, historical evidence and expert analyses suggest such...
Handbags are not just accessories; they are essentials that add value to any brand's collection. From formal events to casual outings, these versatile pieces enhance both style and functionality. As a brand, understanding the right handbag types can help you meet market demand, create strategic designs, and increase customer satisfaction. ...
One of the most common sourcing questions we are faced with in this day and age is the question of quality control in China. When talking to importers about their sourcing programs, it is a common belief among them that sourcing from China may mean serious cuts in costs AND...
This is a tough topic to tackle. Most of us would like to think that Chinese suppliers are nice and honest, they just focus on making a living, the best they can. We don’t want to even think that some of them can be dishonest, and worse, that some of...
Understand key China sourcing challenges and learn strategies for successful long-term China sourcing. Navigate risks and maximize supplier reliability. Lately, negative feelings about doing business with China have noticeably increased. We’ve observed that these concerns are tied not only to general perceptions, but also to rising China sourcing challenges that...
As we wrote in “Made in China” – Quality and Perception: Intro, China has been known as a source for cheap goods with questionable quality for years. In this blog series, we’ll be exploring how China Direct Buying and other factors contributed to this reputation and what technological and economic...
Transport cost and time remain the main determinants for businesses and wholesalers to decide their sourcing locations. At first, it seems that there are many different costs, procedures, and variables to think about when deciding whether to source from China. We hope to share some advice based on our experience...