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...
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...
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...
OEM and ODM are two acronyms you probably have come across as an importer. When you decide to outsource production to, for example China, you have to find a local contract manufacturer (CM) who can manufacture the product for you. In this case, you...
Many importers we speak ask us how they can verify whether a supplier is legit. Often, this comes only after having a bad experience with a Chinese supplier. We heard many stories of importers partnering up with a supplier who eventually couldn’t...
As most countries in the world, China also operates a national company register. No matter the size or business, all companies in Mainland China need to apply for a business license with the government’s Administration for Industry and Commerce...
Since the 1980’s, China has developed itself as the ‘world’s manufacturer’. Most of the goods we buy today have been made in China, or at least partially. While many still associate ‘Made in China’ with low-cost & low-quality products, there is...
