by JK Beaton | Jul 22, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Now it’s easier than ever to visit your factories in China. Read on to learn about visa-free travel. China has now expanded its 144 hour visa-free entry to include 37 entry points across the country. Citizens from 54 countries, including the...
by JK Beaton | Jul 17, 2024 | News
From reducing sourcing costs to improving logistics, I had a great time chatting with Arlen Robinson on the eCommerce Marketing Podcast. Here’s what we covered: Direct Factory Engagement: Discussion: I emphasized the benefits of sourcing directly from...
by JK Beaton | Jul 8, 2024 | News
Why go direct to factories? How to approach IP? How to source ethically? These questions are answered on my episode with the phenomenal host Matt Edmundson of the eCommerce Podcast. Give it a listen here. A huge thanks to Matt and the skilled team at...
by JK Beaton | Jul 4, 2024 | News
We can’t stay out of factories. Even when on vacation! Guess what type of factory this was? We were visiting a granite quarry and factory facility in Vermont. It has been in operation for nearly 200 years! I love that our curious kids get to...
by JK Beaton | Jul 2, 2024 | News
Guess who turned 50 years old today? None other than the humble barcode. I’ve written about the impact of the invention of the container and how it transformed shipping. Well, the bar code is no slouch either. Recognized as one of the 50 inventions...