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At Global Trade Specialists we have been sourcing parts from China machine shops since our company was founded in 1991. We got our start sourcing items from China that would be used in…

The products that are a best fit for sourcing from China are those with more labor. For example, buying a low value, low labor cost item like a cardboard box alone won’t…

Professional China Sourcing agents have spent years traveling to China, learned the business culture in China, and, most importantly, built solid relationships. The Chinese call these influential relationships guanxi, and they’re critical…

Although some people use the terms “procurement” and “sourcing” interchangeably, they actually refer to different aspects of the same part of your business. Procurement and sourcing are two distinct approaches to buying…

The advantage is that you have an independent, impartial third party company that will inspect your shipment to your specifications. We have found product quality inspection services to be an excellent way to…

Computer numerical control machining, or as it is more commonly referred to, CNC machining, first came into use in the 1940s. Since then, this technology has transformed many industries. In the modern…

We get a lot of inquiries from individuals and companies that are in the beginning phases of developing a new product. Others have already made their product, perhaps domestically, and are asking…

China has become Germany’s number one trading partner last year, the USA number two. Analysts have pointed out that trading relations between Germany and China has steadily increased by an average of…

According to World Trade Organization (WTO) data, the United States imports nearly $500 billion per year worth of Chinese-produced goods, far more than from any other country. Many companies want to get…

Do you want to get your products made in China? If so, there are many Chinese manufacturing firms that offer services that are well suited for your needs. However, finding the right…