Archive of Category: Quality Control
July 10, 2025
In today’s dynamic global market, efficient supply chain operations are critical to a company’s success—especially when it comes to supply chain management in China, where complexity and scale demand both precision and adaptability. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a vital role in unifying functions such as inventory control, procurement,...
July 3, 2025
Most importers have many of the same concerns when purchasing in China, one being the ability to protect their IP (Intellectual Property). It’s important for businesses to protect their homegrown ideas because it sets them apart from competitors, and can be used as a vital source of revenue. So how...
June 30, 2025
As environmental and social concerns gain traction across industries, businesses around the world are placing a stronger emphasis on how and where their products are made. For companies sourcing from China—a longstanding epicenter of global manufacturing—adopting sustainable sourcing practices has become not just a reputational advantage but a strategic necessity....
June 25, 2025
Last week’s blog touched on Alibaba as a platform for buyers and how it may be different from “doing it the hard way” like traditional importers do. If you haven’t read that blog yet, you can check it out here. In that blog, we spoke about what sourcing with platforms...
June 19, 2025
There are many tools importers use to ensure success with a supplier when they Buy direct from China. One of these tools is the Product Specification Sheet (PSS). This document is essential for China sourcing services, as it specifies the buyer’s requirements and ensures they are implemented at the factory...
May 21, 2025
Imagine this: Years ago, an importer of hunting apparel decided to source a jacket from China using professional China sourcing services. The goal? A durable outerwear piece with a faux leather shoulder patch. But when the samples arrived, the sourcing team had not only beaten the target price—they had used...
May 13, 2025
When an importer begins their quest of sourcing from China, they typically know what they want, but they are not always as clear about what they need. What is the difference between “want” and “need”? Well, it mostly has to do with details; all the things you need to address...
April 17, 2025
Many people believe that the ability to multi-task is a fundamental skill for increasing productivity, especially when applying this idea to Supply chain management in China –but this isn’t always the case. According to this article, multi-tasking can be counter-productive; it also reduces intelligence and makes you perform slower, not...
