Best Practices

Effective Ways to Manage Your Supplier and Minimize "Chabuduo" Results

- Henrique Valle, MTO123.com

Although there is an endless number of Chinese factories and suppliers in China, several of the pitfalls from industry to industry seem to be similar. By keeping in mind a handful of tips you may be able to eliminate 80% of your recurring problems while sourcing in China. In this article we will focus on one of these major pitfalls while sourcing from Chinese suppliers: the “chabuduo” mentality.

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Employing a Sourcing Consultant in China

- US Active

Many companies have been burned by trying to conquer China on their own. Whether it has been lack of information, inability to understand local culture, or dealing with supplier quality issues, one of the best alternatives in assuring a successful entry into China is to employ a China sourcing consultant.

Selecting a quality sourcing consultant to help your company source from China is as important selecting a quality supplier. The sourcing consultant will be an extension of your company, they are your eyes and ears in China, thus the quality and experience of the sourcing consultant will be a very important factor in your success in China.

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