Chinese manufacturer

In many cases, small businesses make a factory selection based on completely irrelevant factors, such as your feeling to their website, the first impression to the company profile, or the promises made by a salesperson. However, I’d suggest you make decision per a solid checklist as described in the followings. 1: Main product What matters the most when selecting a Chinese manufacturer, is their capability, expertise and experience of manufacturing the same product you intend to purchase. Browse Alibaba for a few minutes and you find many suppliers, often registered as manufacturers, offering products that are very different in nature. There are plenty of reliable manufacturers selling related products. That said, if you are looking specifically for watch straps, better to find a watch strap manufacturer rather than a watch manufacturer, selling straps as a side business. 2: Main export markets A reliable Chinese manufacturer is not necessarily a manufacturer primarily exporting…

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 manufacturer in China can be an extremely difficult process. Indeed, we have heard horror stories of Western business people who have had products made in China on their own, only to end up very disappointed with the subpar results. Before you commit to a Chinese manufacturer, you need to know what to look for to find the right partner for your business. (1) Industry Experience: When working with a Chinese manufacturer, it is best to work with a firm that has extensive experience working within your industry. Regardless of your products, from clothing to tools, it is imperative that you seek a firm with relevant industry experience. (2) Experience with Similar Products: Additionally, you should also work with a company…

Many importers find it’s difficult to locate a good Chinese manufacturer, for below four reasons: 1) Language and Cultural Barriers It is an obvious reason, but it bears mentioning: There are huge language and cultural barriers that separate western businessmen from Chinese manufacturers. While English proficiency is rapidly growing in China, there are still many small and mid-sized factories that have no employees who can speak fluent English. Beyond this, you also have to deal with other, more difficult to define, cultural barriers. 2) Many Chinese Factories Do Not Market Themselves Well In the grand scheme of things, China as a global manufacturer power is still a relatively new phenomenon. Many Chinese manufacturing companies are still in their early days. These mid-sized and small Chinese firms, which offer manufacturing services that are well-suited for many western companies, do not yet know how to efficiently market themselves to westerners. Indeed, there is…