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Case Study: How a global South American manufacturer identified over $12.5M in annual savings through direct sourcing in China

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August 7, 2025

Background: A South American industrial group with global operations engaged CPG’s China sourcing services in mid-2023 to improve cost efficiency and expand its supplier base across Asia. The company’s original objective was to tap into China’s vast manufacturing ecosystem and reduce costs across 8 master product categories, with an estimated...

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Sourcing, tariffs, and China’s value

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August 5, 2025

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...

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Culture: How it Affects the Success of Your China Supply Chain

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August 1, 2025

“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...

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IP Protection in China: What’s Changed Since Our First Look

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July 30, 2025

China has been heavy in the media again, not only because of continued trade tensions with the U.S. but also because of its evolving role in innovation and IP protection. Six years ago, we shared some cautiously optimistic developments on China's progress in this area. Fast forward to 2025, and...

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Importing From China

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July 21, 2025

Importing from China never comes easy, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Despite difficulties, there are a number of ways importers can make their sourcing supply chain run more smoothly. At the same time, there are a number of ways to make China sourcing seem impossible. One good way...

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The Complementary Power of ERP Systems and Human Insight in Supply Chain Management

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July 10, 2025

In today’s dynamic global market, efficient supply chain operations are critical to a company’s success—especially when it comes to supply chain management in China, where complexity and scale demand both precision and adaptability. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a vital role in unifying functions such as inventory control, procurement,...

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IP Protection: NDA or NNN?

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July 3, 2025

Most importers have many of the same concerns when purchasing in China, one being the ability to protect their IP (Intellectual Property). It’s important for businesses to protect their homegrown ideas because it sets them apart from competitors, and can be used as a vital source of revenue. So how...

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Sustainable Global Sourcing: How to Navigate Responsible Supply Chains in China

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June 30, 2025

As environmental and social concerns gain traction across industries, businesses around the world are placing a stronger emphasis on how and where their products are made. For companies sourcing from China—a longstanding epicenter of global manufacturing—adopting sustainable sourcing practices has become not just a reputational advantage but a strategic necessity....

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