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Sourcing through Alibaba

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The e-commerce age is in full swing thanks to the development of the Internet, which provides numerous options to source products, for a broader range of buyers. Alibaba is a platform where buyers and sellers from all over the world (but still predominantly from China) meet.  It is one the...

Thanksgiving – A message

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  Food, family, football, are all part of the Thanksgiving tradition. But the holiday means so much more than that. Think about it: it is one day reserved for the specific purpose of reminiscing about the positive things in life. We may take it for granted, but we should be...

How to: Supply Chain Optimization

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  According to the Shippabo platform, 79% of companies with optimized supply chains outpace their competitors. Sounds like it is worth optimizing, right? But what exactly does “optimized” mean? This blog will show you what an optimized supply chain entails to put you on the right track. Supply chain management...

The RMB Devaluation: Is Your Supply Chain Benefitting?

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  Amid the trade wars and the tariffs, the RMB is weakening against the USD. By the end of January 2018, the rate was 6.2.  On July 11, 2018, the exchange rate was 6.68. As of October 15, 2018, it was 6.92, as pictured below. The question is – can...

Top 5 China Sourcing Blogs

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  We like to read good blogs, especially those relevant to management and the China supply chain.  In doing so, we found there is a lot of material out there, but good China sourcing management information and advice is hard to come by.  Hard, but not impossible. Below is a...

The Importance of Managing Time

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We came across the following quote from Peter F. Drucker and it got our wheels turning. When you think about it, we are all in the business of time. “Effective people know that time is the limiting factor… Time is also a unique resource. One cannot rent, hire, buy or...

A Guide To Sourcing Products from Wholesale Markets in China

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Chinese wholesale markets are a great tool for anyone looking to experiment with importing goods for their small business. In this guide we will cover wholesale markets in China, important tips on dealing with wholesale suppliers and importing. Why source from wholesale markets in China? Wholesale markets in China are...

Importers are Moving Their Footwear from China to Vietnam

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  China has been known as the world’s factory for a long time, but it may finally have some competition. Vietnam is becoming a close second supplier for many major importers. In this blog, we’ll explore why China continues to be the world’s factory, despite the fact that some importers...

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