For being successful in China sourcing, you should have clear understandings about the sourcing process and realistic expectations. Here, the most common mistakes for sourcing products from China are listed. 1). Absence strategic management in case of China sourcing: The companies, just after starting sourcing from China, usually make a lot of mistakes. Some of the most… Continue reading Elksourcing：3 Mistakes You Should Avoid for Sourcing Products from China
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Elksourcing：Good Practices on Product Packaging
Nowadays, product packaging is proven more and more important, especially for retail. However, it’s always uneasy to create a unique and attractive packaging. Are there any good practices? The answer is yes. The followings are what I’ve learned from my 20-year experience in sourcing business. 1. Think of your brand The packaging is a great… Continue reading Elksourcing：Good Practices on Product Packaging
Elksourcing：Things to Consider When Sourcing from China
Are you interesting in finding a Chinese company to help with manufacturing your product? Doing so requires choosing a good Chinese sourcing partner to facilitate the expansion. As you begin to source internationally, here are some things you need to keep in mind. 1. Product Quality No matter what materials or goods you’re sourcing, the quality… Continue reading Elksourcing：Things to Consider When Sourcing from China
Elksourcing：Why Quality Control is Essential to Your Business?
Quality control is essential to build a successful business, as the delivered products should meet or exceed customers’ expectations. A quality control system based on a recognized standard provides a strong foundation for achieving a wide range of marketing and operational benefits. 1. Competitiveness The ability to offer customers quality products provides a strong competitive advantage. Quality helps you… Continue reading Elksourcing：Why Quality Control is Essential to Your Business?
Elksourcing：Things to Consider before You Start Global Sourcing
The world of business has become a global marketplace nowadays. To be effective in today’s competitive landscape, businesses often have factory partners across the globe. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a challenging time for businesses just getting started in global sourcing of products. 1. Find a Global Sourcing Partner Entrepreneurs have… Continue reading Elksourcing：Things to Consider before You Start Global Sourcing
Elksourcing：Why a Factory Audit is Needed in China?
A Factory Audit is a comprehensive yet cost-effective way to make sure your vendor is reliable and offers quality products whether you’re just beginning to work with a factory or want to assess an existing supplier. A common factory audit includes many additional benchmarks, giving you robust insights to the way the factory is managed. Before you… Continue reading Elksourcing：Why a Factory Audit is Needed in China?
Elksourcing：How to Manage Risks when Sourcing from China?
Sourcing from China is with full of opportunities, however, with every opportunity there is always an element of risk and China is no exception. Much of the risk can be managed and here we will outline some of the most common mistakes that people make when sourcing products, so that you can avoid making them. (1)… Continue reading Elksourcing：How to Manage Risks when Sourcing from China?
Elksourcing：How to Find a Good Factory in China?
China presents an excellent opportunity when it comes to sourcing products. In order to succeed, the most import thing is to find a good factory in China. However, this is uneasy. Below are some basic steps to follow: Step 1: Know your product If you don’t know the specifications (input materials, dimensions, components, packaging requirements), the… Continue reading Elksourcing：How to Find a Good Factory in China?