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...
by JK Beaton | Jun 27, 2024 | News
Scott Reid and I from Ecommerce Optimizers had a great chat about tips for mature brands sourcing from China. Key Takeaways: Direct Sourcing vs. Trade Companies: JK explains how working directly with factories, rather than trade companies, can save up to 40% on...
by JK Beaton | Jun 26, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
This is how product sourcing normally happens… You have a product idea that instantly gets drafted, you find the perfect factory quickly, they understand exactly what you want, sampling goes flawlessly and you put in a PO. Your product comes out perfect,...
by JK Beaton | Jun 25, 2024 | News
Thumbs up if you agree there’s nothing like meeting clients face-to-face. Xiaofeng Wu and I had a great time chatting over coffee today in Montreal with Dalonn Sydavong-Marois and Léa from MVT+. It’s been such a pleasure for China Product Pros...
