Understanding Customer Manufacturing: Concepts, Challenges & Best Practices
Manufacturing is no longer simply about a production line’s optimization; it focuses on optimizing customers’ experience. When you come across the term “Customer Manufacturing,” [...]
The Ultimate Guide to China Trade Fairs: 8 Best Events for Sourcing
China has always been the global hub for manufacturing and product sourcing. Here, trade fairs serve as the perfect opportunity for businesses to discover [...]
OEM vs. ODM vs. OBM – Key Differences Explained
In the field of manufacturing and branding, abbreviations such as OEM, ODM, and OBM usually appear in discussions. The acronyms feel pretty similar, but [...]
Manufacturing in China – What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages?
China is the world's top manufacturer. However, in recent years China’s dominance in manufacturing has come under threat. Rising labour costs and geopolitical tensions [...]
Were Imported Products Returned From Customs Due to Poor Quality? How To Avoid Import Risks Caused By Inconsistent Order Batches?
Undeniably, importing products is a profitable business move, but the strategy comes with serious risks as well. One of the biggest drawbacks importers face [...]
Five Main Advantages For Small British Businesses To Use Chinese Purchasing Agents
For small-scale British businesses, sourcing products from China means unlocking a world of multiple opportunities, but there are logistical challenges as well. For instance, [...]
CIF vs. FOB vs. CFR: Key Differences Every Importer and Exporter Should Know
In global commerce, clarity and transparency are the very basis on which transactions take place. One of the key components of any international shipping [...]
What Is a Social Compliance Audit and Why It Matters for China Sourcing
For companies that source products from abroad, like China, the price and quality of products are as important as social compliance to achieve sustainable [...]
FCL vs LCL Shipping: Pros, Cons, and How to Make the Right Choice
For those involved in international shipping, a key decision is to choose between a full container or sharing space with other shippers. Two commonly [...]
How to Protect Your IP When Manufacturing in China
During COVID, Trump famously claimed that China was stealing US technology and knowledge to gain an upper hand in manufacturing. That is where intellectual [...]
Sourcing Furniture from China? Here Are the Major Furniture Manufacturing Hubs You Should Know
China has firmly established its position in the global furniture trade, emerging as a powerhouse in furniture manufacturing that has both a domestic base [...]
What are the Most Common Documentation Errors that Cause Import Delays
If you are involved in international shipping, you must know how tricky and complex the customs process can be. The biggest nightmare for importers [...]
Understanding Destination Delivery Charge & Its Impact on the Cost of Furniture Delivery
Many B2B companies and e-commerce sellers fail to grasp Destination Delivery Charge (DDC) a common charge levied in international logistics. It is one of [...]
What Are the Best Methods for Conducting Pre-Shipment Inspections of Furniture
A pre-shipment inspection refers to a specific process that takes place right before the shipment is set to be shipped off to its designated [...]
What are the Best Strategies to Minimise Shipping Delays for Furniture Imports?
Are you a furniture retailer based in the UK who wants to import from China? Even when you've got everything right, from great prices [...]
UKFR Regulations for Furniture in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide
Did you know that in the UK, there are 93 house fires per day? When fires start, the flammability of home furnishings can be [...]