Choosing a packaging factory in China? Check box sizing, Pantone color control, sampling, quantities and QC first. A guide for Amazon and DTC brands.
What separates a reliable Shanghai sourcing agent from a risky one: office, factory visits, QC standard, fees and terms. A 12-point checklist for brands.
Many importers believe that clear communication, professional quotations, and successful sample approvals mean a supplier is ready for production. But in reality, that is not
A few years ago, I walked through a massive furniture showroom in Foshan feeling strangely overconfident. One supplier showed me a gorgeous walnut coffee table
One of my bulk cushion cover orders I managed from Shanghai looked perfect during sampling. The velvet texture felt soft and dense. The concealed zipper
Well, after 12 years of sourcing home décor products across China, I genuinely feel like I could write a novel that would rival the classic
Back in 2018, in a factory outside Hangzhou, it was manufacturing what looked like a perfect ceramic candle holder. Smooth finish. Elegant matte coating. Packaging
When I first started figuring out “How to Reduce Production Costs When Manufacturing in China”, I did what most people do—I chased the lowest quote
A client once told me, “Andy, just tell me who’s cheaper—the factory or the trading company. I don’t have time for anything else.” I get
During the Container Loading Inspection (CLI) in China, we found discrepancies with the approved order—incorrect cartons, missing labels, and a hurried loading crew that seemed pressed
