How to avoid mistakes in china sourcing

China continues to be an attractive destination for sourcing products to sell on Amazon. There are incredible business opportunities that sourcing from China offers Amazon sellers and entrepreneurs. However, as is the case with most business ventures, China sourcing is not without its inherent risks. Most sellers are challenged by the task of balancing these [...]

Have multinational brands really given up on China?

China is often on the shortlist for global brands’ design and sourcing headquarters, particularly in FMCG, moderately engineered components, apparel, and electronics. However, there seems to be a sort of ‘catastrophe echo chamber’ regarding China market exits right now we want to outline the broad contours of four archetypes of MNCs making decisions about China [...]

Advantages and disadvantages of 5 optional sourcing countries from Asia

China has long been the country that comes to mind when importers hear the term “manufacturing hub”.  And China does still hold some major competitive advantages over its smaller manufacturing counterparts, despite its rising wages. But with growing uncertainty from the U.S. raising tariffs against China, it’s never too early to consider China sourcing alternatives. [...]

Is it right to move manufacturing out of China?

Considerations before moving manufacturing from China It’s undeniable that China is still crucial for the global value chain, and the country has significant advantages that makes it competitive for manufacturing. Let’s review some important items to consider before relocating manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia. Manufacturing capabilities It’s easier to say what products cannot be [...]

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