Holiday Spending on Track to Reach $1 Trillion in Sales

by Synnove Vandal on 9 Dec 2018 | 0 Comments
Holiday shopping trends, high-tech supply chains, overseas drug manufacturing, sustainable fashion and Shenzhen's copycat culture in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Social Compliance, Textile Products

How to Meet Amazon Seller Requirements When Importing from Asia

by Fredrik Gronkvist on 5 Dec 2018 | 0 Comments
Meeting Amazon seller requirements isn't necessarily hard. But if you want to make a fortune, you must come well prepared. Putting in the time and effort now will help you successfully play ball in the major league of ecommerce.

Topics: Legal Requirements, Packaging

Amazon is Changing the Entire Packaging Industry

by Synnove Vandal on 2 Dec 2018 | 0 Comments
Amazon influences packaging, Myanmar garment industry, smartphone component suppliers, tense APEC meeting and China hacking U.S. IP in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Textile Products, Packaging

China's Environmental Crackdown on Manufacturers to Continue in 2019

by Synnove Vandal on 25 Nov 2018 | 0 Comments
China's environmental crackdown, contract signing scam, counterfeits, IoT threat and 3D printing in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Social Compliance, 3D Printing

3 Benefits of Import/Export Software for Wholesale/Distribution Companies

by Russ Davidson on 21 Nov 2018 | 0 Comments
Plenty of importing software was built for the wholesale and distribution industry. Finding the right software can help you achieve goals and grow profits. But what should your software include? And how do you choose the best software for your needs?

Majority of U.S. Firms in China are Eyeing Relocation

by Synnove Vandal on 18 Nov 2018 | 0 Comments
Firms in China eyeing relocation, Chinese IP reform, social compliance programs, improving delivery service and China seeks trade support in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Social Compliance, Process Improvement

How to Write a Purchase Order to Protect Your Overseas Shipment

by John Niggl on 13 Nov 2018 | 2 Comments
Issuing an effective purchase order is critical for protecting your international shipment, but what is it? And why is having certain information on your PO so vital to successful manufacturing?

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, purchase order

Is Your eCommerce Business Prepared for a Cybersecurity Attack?

by Synnove Vandal on 11 Nov 2018 | 0 Comments
Cybersecurity attacks, supplier relationships, sustainable fashion, simple design and protecting IP in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Social Compliance, Textile Products

Is Shipping from China About to Get a Lot More Expensive?

by Synnove Vandal on 4 Nov 2018 | 0 Comments
Universal Postal Union pullout, enticing holiday shoppers, Toys R Us liquidation, India's draft electronics policy and fast fashion nearshoring in this week's roundup.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Textile Products

FSVP Compliance for Food Importers: How a Third Party Can Help

by Crystal Ge on 31 Oct 2018 | 0 Comments
The FDA is currently focused on cooperating with food importers to develop a FSVP. But enforcement will likely increase as FSVP becomes more established. There’s no better time to develop a FSVP than now.

Topics: Auditing Factories, Legal Requirements

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging