The Chinese government published a national policy in September 2021 to limit the usage of electricity in high energy consumption industries, such as cement, metal raw material, and textile. Why has this happened? How can importers offset delays in production due to power shortages? The main reasons are as follows...
“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...
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...
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...
The present situation of ocean shipment in China You must have seen it on the international news recently. Shanghai Port was closed due to a fire. Yantian Port is closed, and all goods are moving through the north of China. This puts a lot of pressure on the ports of...
Before COVID19, it was very common for suppliers to travel the US to meet with clients, and for importers to travel to China to meet manufacturers and attend fairs and expos. Such travel would often occur 3-4 times per year. A couple of weeks ago, we said there would be...
So, you've successfully launched your business, you developed a great product and sales are increasing. The thing about e-commerce is that there are no geographical boundaries, your market is defined by the kind of customer you attract, not by where they live. If you have a customer base in the US, it makes sense that you could sell your...
One of our clients was so determined to meet his China suppliers in person that he traveled to China, stayed in quarantine (isolated in a hotel) for two weeks and subjected himself to all the required testing. After two weeks, he was told he would have to stay an additional...