Seven out of the ten busiest ports in the world are located in China. As 80% of global trade occurs through the sea as per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Chinese ports handle the bulk of the global trade. The initial lockdowns imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic impacted global shipping due [...]
Now we have put together a helpful checklist to find the right one for your business. Document exactly what you need Create a document that lists your requirements from your sourcing agent as well as your supplier. Take your time to ensure that you have listed all your requirements. Remember that business practices differ in [...]
When selecting a sourcing agent in China, there are a few things that you need to bear in mind to make the right choice. Location of the sourcing agent When you go through the Google list of sourcing agents in China, look for the location of the sourcing agent. Are they Chinese, or are they [...]
There are several competing factors for businesses deciding whether to choose an agent or distributor. Agents are generally a cheaper option and allow a greater degree of control over sales. However, there are often attached tax implications and no guarantee that the agent is not selling a competitor’s products as well. Agents tend to be [...]
What is moldflow analysis? Mold flow analysis (or MFA) uses software to create a simulation of plastic flow, allowing manufacturers to enhance the design of their mold through a flow analysis of injection molds and create a better product. By conducting mold flow analysis, manufacturers can get a glimpse into how the material they are [...]
Integrated CAD/CAM software that combines CAD, CAM, electrode design and CMM programming capabilities in one system can save you time and effort in the following five ways: Eliminate extra and costly data translation steps between applications that are operating on the same 3-D model. Some systems offer a complete set of fully integrated applications for [...]
Applying scientific injection molding principles to parts upfront in the manufacturing process will help to ensure an optimized part and a robust mold design. The inputs will inform the mold design and build, and allow for optimal processing conditions and part conformance. Here are three simple strategies of scientific injection molding. Simulation Before you design [...]
To help you find the ideal sourcing agent for your business, we compiled this helpful checklist: […]
Now let’s get to the part that’s usually of the greatest interest for most Amazon sellers: How much will you have to pay for the product sourcing services? […]
A well-maintained (and designed) mold is the key to producing consistent, high-quality injection molded parts. Uniform cooling of the entire cavity (and uniform cooling from cavity to cavity in multi-cavity tools) will produce the highest quality parts and the fastest cycle times. Ensuring mold quality requires well-designed molds and higher precision, both of which will [...]