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In the face of global competition, more and more buyers are looking to China to source products. In achieving that goal, there are three overriding concerns faced by both the first-time buyer as well as the experienced China sourcing specialist:
* Finding the right specialist,
* Ability to control quality,
* Ensuring that blueprints, design specs, tooling and brand names are protected.
Finding the Right Supply Partner
The single biggest determinant that makes or breaks a sourcing program in China is finding the right partner. It seems that everything these days is "made in China." But finding the "right supplier" can be a daunting task.
The biggest headache for American buyers when conducting supplier research is that there are no comprehensive industry guides. ISO certification does not carry the same weight as it does in the West, and web...