China Business Operations: information that you need to know. (Part 2)

Background
When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain.  This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China.

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Summer Blackouts: How you and your factory can get ready

Recent blog post and videos at CSIC have covered the labor shortage at factories along the coast in depth, but today let’s take a look at another shortage causing headaches for buyers- China’s power shortage.

The China Daily article Power-strapped China to see blackouts this summer explains:

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China Business Operations: information that you need to know. (Part 1)

Background
When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain.  This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China.

Real …

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Due Diligence and Verification

In my blog and educational videos at CSIC I explain the two types of due diligence professional buyers conduct when evaluating a potential supplier.  A factory audit is a review of the suppliers QC systems to confirm they have the ability to make your product.  An operational audit is …

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How to set up a New Business?

Background
When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain.  This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China.

The …

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