Have you ever had dinner with your factory? 

Xiaofeng Wu and the team were visiting another Dongguan-based factory, ending the visit with a tasty meal. 

While details are discussed in board rooms and offices, this is where the real connections are made and deepened—by breaking bread together at a table. 

Everyone’s guard is dropped a touch and the mood is more lighthearted. Suddenly on your next communication with your factory, you know first to ask “How did your daughter do in her gymnastics competition?”

Thumbs up if you agree in the power of making these in-person connections. 

Happy sourcing! 

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