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

Chinese Ecommerce Takes a Bite out of the Luxury Market

by John Niggl on 20 May 2018 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing: how one new Chinese ecommerce platform is cooperating with luxury brand suppliers to produce copycat products, the future of the wearable tech industry in Asia and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories, Process Improvement

The Risk of Relying on Hong Kong Trading Companies

by Matthew Milasius on 25 Feb 2018 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about the legal risks of using Hong Kong trading companies to manufacture in Mainland China, Chinese business culture myths and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories, Process Improvement

More Efficiency for Amazon’s FBA Program

by Matthew Milasius on 4 Feb 2018 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about Amazon's new “Supply Chain Connect” program that aims to bring suppliers online, China's Polar Silk Road & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Process Improvement

A Glance at Future Mass Customization Via Adidas’ Speedfactory

by Matthew Milasius on 3 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn how Adidas is using advanced manufacturing techniques for mass customization, opportunities for garment manufacturing in Indonesia & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Process Improvement

The Risks Making Your Supply Chain Sick

by Matthew Milasius on 3 Sep 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about supply chain risks that make even experienced importers nauseous, questions to ask before signing a manufacturing agreement & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Process Improvement

Avoid Getting Hacked: Improve IoT Security with These Defense Tactics

by Matthew Milasius on 27 Aug 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn how to ensure your IoT devices don’t get exploited, what 'poka yoke' is and how it can improve your factories & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT), Process Improvement

Myths About China Counterfeiting

by Matthew Milasius on 19 Mar 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about China counterfeiting myths, competition in the semiconductor market, opportunities and challenges for Indian manufacturing, specifying waste in lean manufacturing and quality audits for Chinese suppliers!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Auditing Factories, Process Improvement

Four Dragons of Asia: Vibrant Economies or Sluggish Has-Beens?

by Matthew Milasius on 5 Mar 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about the four dragon economies of Asia, lessons from "manufacturing masters," a global shipping slump, super precise additive manufacturing, and Chinese companies moving production to the U.S.!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Globalization, 3D Printing, Process Improvement

The Scale of Chinese Labor Unrest

by Matthew Milasius on 26 Feb 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about labor unrest in China, using drones for maintenance, IIoT in the packaging industry, manufacturing technology trends, and prospects for doing business in Thailand in 2017!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Social Compliance, Internet of Things (IoT), Process Improvement

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging