When you send a manufacturer your CAD files, drawings, specifications, and requirements, you might expect them to review everything and simply come back with a price and lead time. But an experienced…
Adrian is joined by Lee Bryan, founder and CEO of Arcus Compliance, to examine a common assumption among companies manufacturing products in China: if the supplier says a product is compliant,…
With U.S. tariffs remaining a major concern for companies importing products from China, China+1 manufacturing can seem like an attractive way to reduce exposure. But moving products through another…
What should a manufacturing contract with a Chinese supplier actually cover, and how can it help protect your product, intellectual property, tooling, quality, and supply chain? In this CMD Gold…
The machines and equipment used to manufacture your product can have a much bigger impact on its success than many importers realize. In episode 341 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian hosts and is…
Chinese manufacturers are competing aggressively for orders, and some are offering prices that leave them with little, or potentially no, sustainable profit. For buyers, an unusually low quote can…
Even the world's biggest brands, with experienced engineering teams, mature quality systems, and substantial testing budgets, sometimes release products that end in costly recalls and serious safety…
In this China Manufacturing Decoded Gold episode from 2021, host Adrian from the Sofeast Group revisits a practical conversation with Renaud about preventive maintenance and why it is essential for…
A product can meet every technical requirement, pass every test, and still frustrate customers the moment they begin using it. In this episode, Adrian is joined by Paul Adams, Sofeast’s Head of New…
What should you do when production is already underway, but quality problems keep appearing from one shipment to the next? In episode 336, Adrian and Renaud answer a listener question from David B.…
