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Case Study: How a Chemical Manufacturing Company Leveraged CPG And Saved $700k Annually

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December 8, 2025

Managing the China supply chain has become more challenging than ever given recent global events, even if you have your own employees working in China.  Background One company, a chemical manufacturer, had two full-time sourcing employees in China. They were well paid, competent, well versed with the industry and its...

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3 Reasons the Chinese New Year Celebration Affects Exports (and what you can do about it)

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December 4, 2025

As we all know, Christmas and Thanksgiving in the U.S. can cause delays in business due to scheduled closures. But did you also plan for possible delays due to holidays observed in China? Understanding how these holidays affect exports is essential for anyone involved in supply chain management in China....

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China Sourcing Alternatives: Is it time to move?

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November 27, 2025

Given the current climate surrounding China, various factors have caused importers to ask if sourcing from China is still the right choice for their supply chain. Uncertainty due to tariffs/Trade war, rising labor costs and COVID-19 have sparked a lot of concerns. Is it time to search for China sourcing...

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Is DHgate Legit in 2026? Pros, Cons, and User Reviews

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November 26, 2025

If you like shopping online, you may have used or at least heard of DHgate, one of the largest cross-border marketplaces connecting buyers worldwide with suppliers in China. But many shoppers still wonder: -Is DHgate legit? -Is it safe? -What are the real pros, cons, and customer experiences? This 2026...

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China Sourcing: Hiring Teams vs. Individuals

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November 20, 2025

One common dilemma importers often face is the decision of whether to hire a China sourcing agent or a China sourcing agency. You hire people to get results.  But hiring is a big investment of time and resources.  To get a good return on that investment, you need to find...

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Inside the First Two Chapters of An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing and Procurement

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November 18, 2025

We’re proud to share a closer look at the first two chapters of our upcoming e-book, "An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing and Procurement." Written by the CPG Sourcing team, this guide distills decades of hands-on experience into practical strategies for companies sourcing directly from Chinese manufacturers. Our goal in...

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China Sourcing Office Common Challenges

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November 13, 2025

When sourcing from China, to maximize your profits, ensure predictability and reliability, and make sure your interests are protected, you need to have a good team. Many companies get a “sourcing team” either by hiring agents or independent contractors. But for some companies, this means opening their own China sourcing...

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Buying From China and the Importance of Contracts

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November 6, 2025

We’ve all heard the saying, “The greater the risk, the greater the reward.” Although the risk/reward concept makes sense in most cases, let us not exaggerate. Sourcing and procurement is a risky and complex process in and of itself. If you want to reap rewards from buying directly from China,...

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