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The last year has been difficult for imports and exports globally. Ships have blocked canals, global port closures, electricity problems, and gas problems. Hopefully the world will learn to improve on these…

Nearly half of the manufacturing industry in Germany relies on China. With a growing focus on having a green economy to fight climate change comes the need for the raw materials required…

With quality manufacturing it is possible to avoid the more costly mistakes. Trying to get the lowest cost per unit can have disadvantages. When you’re sourcing internationally there are many chances for…

Over three years ago Aldi, the German discount store, opened its first stores in Shanghai, China. The stores can also be found in many other countries such as the UK (about 960…

Germany and China are manufacturing powerhouses, each with their own specialization. For decades China contributed low wages and Germany contributed the technical know-how with decades of research and engineering experience. China was…

Finding the right factory to manufacture in China may require hiring a professional China Sourcing Agent. Good sourcing agents have traveled to China for years, learned the business culture, and most importantly,…

When procuring or sourcing from overseas, assembly of the standardized parts or components may be a part of the manufacturing process. Sometimes a single factory can handle the manufacturing and assembling of…

Many factories in China are able to make the same product and compete in price. Important is that they also deliver the quality and deliver on time. It is important for you…

The many Chinese holidays may impact manufacturing and shipping times of the products you are sourcing. It is important to plan these possible delays into your ordering schedule. The specific dates of…

The invasion of Russia into the Ukraine has pushed the eurozone into a new economic reality. We are experiencing serious threats to the recovery of the post-pandemic. In recent days, here in…