All three must be controlled or the results could be unfortunate. Importers sourcing from China do so because they are looking for ways to save. They want to outsmart the competition and get their product to market at an unbeatable price. More than just buying a product at the right...
Current tariffs and selling restrictions with China have been an ongoing and popular topic in the press and an especially important issue for businesses sourcing from China. Many companies are now looking to China procurement services to help them navigate these challenges. One of the benefits of this kind of...
Importers and experienced sourcing agents say there is no recourse for importers who lose money through scams with Chinese suppliers. Generally speaking this is true, and buyers should always beware. But, according to this article from China Importal, some Chinese lawyers claim that, under certain circumstances, you can get your...
Welcome to CPG's 2025 Q3 Newsletter! Our newsletters summarize recent events and cover China supply chain trends. Tariffs are rising ($130B collected this year) and uncertainty looms, but China remains the sourcing hub of the world. Its exports outpace the U.S., Germany, and Japan combined, driven by fierce price...
A logo is the symbolic embodiment of a corporate image or product image. As a China sourcing agent, I can attest that one of the most important functions of a logo is identification. It is easy for consumers to distinguish similar products of different enterprises or different companies in the...
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...
Say you invented a new product that you wanted to sell in the USA. You studied the market and you know it is going to be a winner. You have money to invest in inventory and get started. Now, you need to bring your product to market as quickly as...
“Company culture is the shared values, attributes, and characteristics of an organization... [I]t encompasses a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission, leadership style, values, ethics, expectations, and goals. Alternate names: Organizational culture, corporate culture, workplace culture” - Alison Doyle. “If you want to provoke a vigorous debate, start a...