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Thursday, 15 July 2010 |
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The made in China label that can be found anywhere from clothing and kitchenware to electronics and medicine, has taken a beating recently, and while product safety remains a concern, China has remained the world’s factory, mainly because there is simply no one else who can do it. Vietnam is simply too small, and India just doesn’t have the infrastructure.
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
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By Mike Bellamy
How much can I expect to save by moving production to China?
There is no set formula but there are general rules that apply. Labor intensive products made of readily available materials offer the greatest savings. | | No comments for this item |
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Monday, 18 May 2009 |
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By Rebecca in 'The China Sourcing Blog'
A. Using a trading company
Trading companies usually specialize in a certain industry - so they can find the right products quickly. Sometimes a trading company can help if the original supplier does not have an export license. | | This item includes 1 comment |
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 |
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By David Dayton in "Silk Road International Blog"
This is the outline of a presentation that I give at each Global Sources China Sourcing Show entitled: Smart Steps for Effective Sourcing in Tough Economic Times . It's both an introduction to the current factory situation in China and a review of the list of options for financing in China today.
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 |
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Once importers reach a certain scale in their China purchasing, many start to consider setting up a buying office in China to manage the business. Doing so is, of course, a complex undertaking, and it would take more than a single article to cover the topic thoroughly. But in this excerpt from a broader interview, sourcing specialist Benjamin Dolgin-Gardner offers some quick pointers to importers who are considering an on-the-ground presence in China. | | This item includes 14 comments |
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Friday, 26 September 2008 |
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Creating your own logo and brand identity seems like a waste of time — many manufacturers can provide you with their own packaging design and logo. Unfortunately, they do the same for everyone else buying their products, and these goods may even enter your home market without your knowledge. | | No comments for this item |
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Thursday, 17 January 2008 |
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When sourcing domestically, buyers do not often need to delve into the cost of labor, parts or sub-assemblies. But when outsourcing to China, understanding input costs for potential suppliers can be critical in knowing how they stack up against each other. During a recent discussion, Benjamin Dolgin-Gardner shared his thoughts on how buyers should approach this. While his expertise may be in consumer electronics, the advice applies to almost any retail goods. | | This item includes 2 comments |
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