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Nov 2014
What’s Happening in Sourcing?
Hey you, interested about what is happening in Chinese factories and sourcing? I will share you 5 interesting articles that have been posted recently – ranging from what kind of new Chinese factories there are to how to prevent corruption of purchasers.
The New Chinese Factory
Read the article here
This is NOT an article about the average Chinese manufacturer. It describes what one of the most sophisticated manufacturers does, and it should give us a taste of what is to come in the Chinese high-tech industry.
Your Supplier Didn’t Sign Up For This….
Read the article here
Jacob Yount gives examples of the typical miscommunication that happens between Chinese suppliers and novice buyers. As Jacob writes, “in order for a project and continuous imports to be a success, the buyer has to take the bulk of the responsibility in control and in being proactive”.
Also don’t miss this article where Jacob gives advice on how to follow up on timing targets with Chinese suppliers.
How To Terminate Your China Supplier: Very Carefully
Read the article here
As Dan Harris from China Law Blog writes, “it is fairly common for Chinese manufacturers to seek retaliation against their American product buyers if they cease buying product from them”. Dan proceeds to describe what what precautions importers should take in this case.
Want Good China Product? Use A Good China Spec Sheet
Read the article here
Harris also reminds that there are a lot of things what you should be doing in order to secure you get good products from your Chinese manufacturer. When sourcing products from China, he always emphasizes in 4 things, which are introduced in this article.
Preventing Corruption Of Purchasers In China
Read the article here
David Collins from CMC gives advice to reduce the risk of bribes in a purchasing department. The best approach is a mix of staff rotation, data transparency, and random auditing.
(This video is available on Youku at http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODA0ODE1MzMy.html and in Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Q5c0rrEms)
Remember that there are companies like SBE International, who assess you suppliers before placing any purchase orders. See more at sbeinspection.com
