Manufacturing in China

The Importance of Factory Audits in China The right manufacturer can make or break your part, and sourcing from China can be very difficult without the right team behind you. Here is…

Starting a new business and launching a new product can be challenging. If it was easy, then everyone would do it. But it also can be extremely worthwhile and rewarding if you…

Bringing New Products to Life New Product Introduction, or NPI in the product manufacturing world, is the process of bringing a new product to life. They typically a comprehensive plan from the…

Transferring Manufacturing to Another Factory If you are looking to have a new manufacturer take on a product you are already having manufactured by a different supplier, you’ll want to make sure…

Make sure you have just the right product inventory. . . not too much or too little Product Inventory Forecasting is an important part of any business operation. Knowing when and how…

Chinese New Year is a festival in China that lasts around 3 weeks from late January through mid-February. Because of this, more people will order before the holiday, making it a very…

Some time ago, I was contacted by a company in China who requested a quote for an American made wood product. They claimed to be a manufacturer of sheet metal and other…

If you go to the doctor, the last thing you want to hear is that they’ve just finished their internship. Why? Because a seasoned doctor will make you feel safe, and you…

Manufacturing & Production Orders Manufacturing is the process of making finished products from raw materials through the use of labor and machinery. In general, there are three different types of production orders…

It’s been a wild year for imports and exports globally. From ships that block canals, to port closures, to electricity problems, 2021 will be a case study that will hopefully allow the…