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The Importance of Product Categorization: Part two – How Does CPG Categorize Products?

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In our last blog, we discussed why product categorization is important to ensure products meet requirements and quality standards. In this blog, we will describe how CPG employs this process. CPG categorizes products based on two aspects: Industry and Product Maturity. Categorization Based on Industry Industrial: CPG has been sourcing...

The Importance of Product Categorization: Part one – Product and Industry Knowledge

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CPG prides itself on being “product agnostic.” We often say: if you can buy or make it in China, we can help. However, certain specifics about the type of product you are sourcing and its maturity in the market are important because this influences both the timeline to complete your...

Offshoring or Local Manufacturing: Key Factors to Consider

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With global inflation affecting the entire world, and particularly with logistics and freight costs at unprecedented highs, more and more people are asking important questions about offshoring: - Does it still make sense to offshore? - Is it worth it? - What factors should I consider before I chose to...

Quality Management of the Production Process: Part Two

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In part one, we discussed how “prevention is better than a cure” when it comes to Quality Assurance, and how to manage quality processes before production. In this blog we will discuss in detail our quality management processes during production. Specific measures for quality management during production  1. Supervise suppliers to...

Quality Management of the Production Process: Part One

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CPG’s approach to quality control is one of PREVENTION. We want to avoid problems. Our motto is “Prevention is better than a cure.” Quality management in the pre-production process Dr. Deming, the father of quality management, once said: quality is not tested, but produced. Only in each link of the...

China Sourcing: The Setbacks We Learn From

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“In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein In last week’s Thanksgiving blog, we discussed how thankful we are for the last 43 years in business, which have been rich in lessons, and opportunities to turn those lessons into wins for our clients. While there are always endless...

CPG Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

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Many spend Thanksgiving reflecting on what they’re thankful for, and here at CPG, we are no different. As we move into the holiday season and 2021 comes to a close, we have many reasons to be thankful.  It is no secret that the past couple of years have presented numerous...

Amazing Days

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Moon Mu, Sourcing Specialist: Below I share a few stories about why I love my job working in supply chain management. I always strive to achieve maximum benefits for my clients, resulting in amazing days for them, and me!   The Client Is Always Right When encountering sourcing issues, our...

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