Insights
Notes on Sourcing and Manufacturing in China
Practical observations from working with factories — what changes a quotation, what causes a delay, and what to check before you pay a deposit.
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Topics we usually write about
- Quotations — why two factories quote 40% apart for the same drawing.
- Tooling — what you own, what you do not, and how to get the mould back.
- Inspection — the checks that catch problems before the balance payment.
- Shipping — lead times, Incoterms and documentation in plain language.