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COVID-19 taught us numerous things when it comes to manufacturing. Throughout 2020, we saw countless industries and companies alike struggling to source materials, complete production, and get their product to the end user. When normal supply chains...
When it comes to China manufacturing, there are both benefits and drawbacks. Here we explore some of the potential pitfalls and how they can be avoided, as well as the benefits of China being a key location in your supply chain 1. Communication is...
To most of us, automation in manufacturing is nothing new. However, it is often associated with state-of-the-art factories that produce the latest technology. Yet, automation is present in nearly all factories, at least to some extent. Some plants...
We often hear importers talk about their bad experiences with Chinese manufacturers. However, I believe that in many cases it actually is the importer who is to blame. It seems that often, these importers failed to communicate all their product...
Let’s say your final product design is ready and you are done with capacity planning. Now it’s time to dive into production. The process of converting inputs into outputs. It is of vital importance to select a manufacturing process that suits your...
So, you have done due diligence and found a good factory. On paper, the manufacturer seems to be a right fit for your product. Everything seems great. But are you really sure? What proof do you have that the factory is all they say they are...
When it comes down to successfully manufacturing your product in China, having ‘a good Chinese partner’ is definitely the most important factor. I often get asked How to exactly find this perfect manufacturing partner. And the answer is not always...
We all know Trump is taking open fire on China in an effort to level-off the playing field. Headlines shouter one tariff after another in order to protect Americans from unfair competition. And, it seems Trump’s trade-war-strategy is paying off for...
Last year, Amazon’s facial recognition technology ‘Rekognition’ became subject of big controversy, after it was secretly deployed by Orlando’s police department. This week, news came out that the tech giant is testing facial recognition to verify...
