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Are you sourcing or looking to source from China? Then our blog is for you! We share our best tips and firsthand experience so you can learn how to lower your landed cost, increase quality, and improve delivery times—all while learning about Chinese business culture.
Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto… But we proudly never use ChatGPT in creating our content!
Exploring a 200-Year-Old Granite Factory Mixing Work and Family Fun
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...
From Juicy Fruit to Global Impact: The 50-Year Journey of the Barcode
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...
Sourcing from China: A Podcast Episode on Key Strategies for Established E-Commerce Brands
Scott Reid and I from Ecommerce Optimizers had a great chat about tips for mature brands sourcing from China. Key Takeaways: Direct Sourcing...
The Truth About Product Sourcing: What Every New Seller Needs to Know
This is how product sourcing normally happens... You have a product idea that instantly gets drafted, you find the perfect factory quickly,...
Building Lasting Client Relationships Our Coffee Meet-Up with MVT+ in Montreal
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...
Inside a Golf Bag Manufacturer: A Look into Our Global Operations
Here's a peek inside a golf bag manufacturer. While we sleep in the west, the world is at work in the east. From golf accessories, to...
From the UK to China How One Brand Slashed Production Costs by 61%
Amazon fees are sky high. Here's how we saved a client 61% on product cost. Enter the scene: a client who wanted to move his greeting card...
Lessons from Last Place: My 20-Second Track Career
Sometimes in life and business you come in dead last. Here's a story about how it happened to me. It was 2007. “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’) by...
Our Top 5 Tips to Negotiate Lower MOQs with Chinese Factories
Here's how we get the best Chinese factory MOQs (minimum order quantities). Swipe this method. Wanting low MOQs isn't just for new...
Uncover New Product Ideas: Tap into Your Chinese Factory’s Expertise
Here is a perhaps unexpected place to get new product ideas. Finding new product ideas isn't usually easy. Polling customers, sifting through...
Avoid Chinese Factory Delays: Key Holidays to Track for Smooth Operations
Ever get surprised by Chinese factory holidays? Here's a quick tip to help: Add "Chinese Holidays" to your Google calendar and regularly keep them...
Transform Your Supply Chain: Why Our Client-Side Approach to Sourcing Makes a Big Difference
If you’re a brand owner or work for one, this insight is for you. New factory partners frequently share that our approach is a "breath of fresh air"...
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