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 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 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...
