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Are different skill sets required for sourcing vs inspection?
Here is how we answered a question about what is the main difference in the skill sets required for sourcing and inspection? As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about the main difference in the skill sets required for sourcing and inspection: Does putting in place sourcing and inspection processes will give me confidence that the set quality standard will be fulfilled by Chinese supplier? Mike’s Answer: Thanks…
Why Is It Important That The Third Party Service Provider Be Independent From The Factory?
Here is how we answered a question about why is it important that the third party service provider be independent from the factory? As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about why is it important that the third party service provider be independent from the factory: We all know that these third-party service providers ensure that your goods are safely delivered right from the production factory. But more…
How to decision to hire a third party service provider similar to selecting a manufacturer
Here is how we answered a question about about how to decision to hire a third party service provider similar to selecting a manufacturer. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about how to decision to hire a third party service provider similar to selecting a manufacturer: When it comes to third-party service providers in China, you will see that many questions I received below and I have…
How To Enforce Your Rights
Here is how we answered a question about how to enforce your rights when your found out that the supplier is knocking you off. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about how to enforce your rights: In my previous blog, we are posting about ways to limit your exposure, to register your IP, and to monitor it. If you haven’t seen the posts, you may click the…
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How To Monitor Your Intellectual Property Rights?
Here is how we answered a question about how to monitor your intellectual property rights. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about how to monitor your intellectual property rights: What is a practical way to protect your intellectual property while keep an eye on our suppliers and the marketplace in general? Mike’s Answer: Thanks for your email. …
How To Limit Your Exposure To Being Knocked Off
Here is how we answered a question about how to limit your exposure to being knocked off. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about how to limit your exposure to being knocked off: What is one way to limit your exposure to knock-offs? Mike’s Answer: Thanks for your email. I will share with you on how to…
How To Protect Your Intellectual Property in China
Here is how we answered a question about how to protect your intellectual property in China. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about how to protect your intellectual property in China: Does China have a good reputation when it comes to intellectual property protection? Mike’s Answer: Thanks for your email. Granted China doesn’t have a good reputation…
NDA is not enough protection when buying from China. Learn what is better.
Here is how we answered a question about protecting copyrights in China for a potential US client. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about protecting Copyright in China: I’m bringing up to speed a possible new Chinese vendor to print some packaging materials with our custom artwork. As the artwork will be copyrighted in the United States,…
How to find and verify a supplier in China
Here is how we answered a question about how to find and verify for a Chinese supplier for a potential European client. As the answer is applicable to a wide range of products, I decided to blog about the Q&A. Question about finding a supplier in China Does your company provide recommendation on reputable companies for purchase of medical machines in China? Mike’s Short Answer: Thanks for your email. I…
Establishing Net Terms: reality of buying on credit – China suppliers
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts” help desk for Global Sources. Here is how we answered a question about importing phone accessories from China, but the answer is applicable to just about any businessperson that wants to buy on credit from China, so I decided to blog about the Q&A. I’m…
When Do China Suppliers Go On Holiday for the Chinese New Year?
Here is an edited discussion (to protect identity of parties) regarding a question about how the Chinese New Year Holiday impacts the supply chain of electronics sourced by a US company, but the answer is applicable at a national level for a wide range of products, so I decided to blog about the Q&A. Here is an edited discussion (to protect identity of parties) regarding a question about how the…
Payment Methods & Counterfeit Products from China II
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts” help desk for Global Sources. Here is how we answered a question about importing diving knives from China, but the answer is applicable to a wide range of products that are highly regulated as they are dangerous if not used safely, so I decided…
China Sourcing: Shipping Drama & Supplier Selection
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts” help desk for Global Sources. Here is how we answered questions about shipping from China and how to find a supplier of computer components, but the answers are applicable to a wide range of products, so I decided to blog about the Q&A. The…
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Prototyping and Product Development Dangers in China
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts”…
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Supplier Payments: Dangers of sending money to a 3rd party or Hong Kong sister company.
I have seen situations where the buyer takes the seller to court because the product had bad quality or was delivered late, but the case was lost because (even though the buyer had clear signatures on the invoice, PO, and warranty terms) the mainland supplier claimed that the PO was never activated because no funds were received to their corporate account. They say “how can we be help liable for an order that was never paid for?”.
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Supplier Payments and Bank Transfer Headaches: What is the zip code for Hong Kong?
Here is an edited discussion (to protect identity of parties) regarding a question from a US buyer regarding how to answer questions from his local…
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Importing from China: Documents, Paperwork, Certificates & Compliance
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts”…
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China Sourcing: Making Safe Payments and Expectations about Credit
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts”…
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Payment Methods & Counterfeit Products from China Part.1
I’m honored to serve as the primary content curator for Global Sources’ knowledge center. I also volunteer to lead the China Sourcing “ask the experts”…
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Due Diligence and QC are important. Contracts are Essential.
Executive Summary: Initial productions runs in China are particularly challenging as there are so many unknowns. Distance and language complicate transparency. This is the story…
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Dispute Resolution in China: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Court Action
Here is an edited discussion (to protect identity of parties) regarding a question about dispute resolution in Guangdong Province involving electronics sourced by a US…
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What is a Demand Letter and how is it used in China to solve disputes?
Negotiations with your supplier going nowhere? Have you been wronged by a party in Asia? Need help getting your money back? Demand Letter Service Unfortunately,…
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Vietnam vs China: Sourcing 2021 and Beyond
“China + 1” is a sourcing strategy that became popular in the past decade in response to the increased costs of doing business in the…
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China Shipping 2021 and Beyond: Delays, Dangers and Best Practices
Shipping rates continue to rise, experts expect the situation will remain problematic beyond Christmas and Chinese New Year. China Shipping 2021: Background and why we…
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What To Do When You Find Your IP being Knocked-off on Alibaba?
The lawyers in our network receive this kind of request on an almost daily basis: Pitfalls and Best Practices for getting copycats shut down on…
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