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3 Types of Quality Defects in Different Products
Why is it so important to define and classify quality defects in a product? Imagine, for example, you’re manufacturing women’s blouses in a factory in China. After receiving an inspection report from your QC company, you find that about one out of every....
Fundraising on Kickstarter & making in China: How to NOT fail
At a time when banks often refuse to support startups and small business, crowdfunding may become the only option. Indeed, many Startups don’t even think about going to the bank, but see Kickstarter and Indiegogo as the only viable options to....
Buying Product Samples from China -- A Complete Guide
Ordering Product Samples from a supplier is a key part of the import process. However, there are various types of samples, that each has a unique function. In this article, we explain everything you must know about buying product samples ....
Importing from China: An average snapshot of your first order
Once you have had that great idea to start importing from China, it would be good to know what to expect from your first order. Even if it is not your first time this might be a good time for a refresher. When we order a new product from an unkno....
Choosing a Quality Control Company in China
There are lots of quality control companies in Asia – and this is understandable. China, in particular, is home to a great number of manufacturers supplying products to the world which fuels the demand for inspection services. Choosing the right quality....
What to do after a quality problem with a Chinese factory?
Let's say you found a quality problem before shipment. The goods are still in the factory. You paid a 30% deposit and you have pre-sold a part of the order to important customers. This scenario plays out every day in China. And it is much better ....
China Supplier Communication: Question & Answer Tips
When importing from China, communicating with your supplier is a must. There's a better way to handle question and answer process than if you were talking to someone within your own company or own country. If time allows in your questio....
10 Components of a Good Quality Assurance Strategy in China
Ensuring product quality over time is one of the major challenges of all importers in China. But what makes for an effective quality assurance strategy? Boiled down to its simplest form, it contains 10 distinct components: Note: this QA s....
8 Ways to Pay Your Chinese Suppliers and Their Risks
After reading some horror stories online, almost all the importers are eager to find out the best way to pay their Chinese suppliers, especially about the "safety" of their funds. sdfsf sdfsdfsdf dsfsdfsdf ....