by Jermaine | Aug 18, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Gifts, Hotpot, and Karaoke: The Untaught Secrets to Becoming a “Priority Customer” in China When it comes to China sourcing, the strongest supply chains aren’t built on contracts alone. At China Product Pros (CPP), we’ve seen how buyers who invest in...
by Jermaine | Aug 12, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Many experienced importers already know that factory quotes include more than just the cost of production. What’s less obvious is how much those extra services add to your total cost — and how much you could save if you unbundle factory services. In China sourcing,...
by Jermaine | Aug 4, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Returns are normal. But when they’re caused by factory defects, they don’t have to be a loss. If you manage your own China product sourcing, there’s a better way. One that helps you get free units back, improve quality, and keep your supplier in check—with less back...
by Jermaine | Jul 16, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
The Art of the Squeeze: 3 Cash Flow Levers Your Chinese Factory Hopes You Never Use For growing e-commerce brands, cash flow isn’t just king; it’s the oxygen you need to survive. You sell 1,000 units, but before that cash even fully lands in your account, you need to...
by Jermaine | Jul 7, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with a brand owner at a conference. For three years, he thought he had a great relationship with his “factory” in China. The quality was decent, communication was okay, and the business was growing. Then he went to the Canton...
by Jermaine | Apr 14, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Most importers don’t think about this—until it’s too late. You’ve invested thousands—sometimes tens or hundreds of thousands—into custom tooling. You assume it’s yours. But the moment a factory relationship goes south, you realize: ownership isn’t about what you paid,...
