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Expert insight from the production floor in Zhuhai: contract manufacturing, precision assembly, IP protection and China supply chains.
The Chinese government is on a mission to produce 70% of the world's electronic components. When you think about it, that's an ambitious goal. However, electronics aren't the only thing manufactured within its borders. In fact, China manufactures a considerable share of the world's goods. If you're considering outsourcing products or services to China, however,…
Quality control services in China are essential to making sure that your products are defect-free and of the best quality before they hit the market. If you're an entrepreneur looking to make the next big thing, it's easy to overlook this important step, but it can be one of the most crucial elements of your…
As your business grows, it's likely that you'll begin looking at outsourcing some of your manufacturing processes to other countries with cheaper labor costs, such as China. The problem with this practice in the past was the amount of time and money it took to hire workers overseas, monitor their progress, and then ship product…
Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) refers to the production of equipment made to the specifications of another company or manufacturer. This business model has been applied by companies around the world and is very common in China's manufacturing industry, due to its extremely competitive market and high-quality products at reasonable prices. However, there are several key…
The year 2021 was synonymous with shortages in almost every industry. Across the world, some product shortages meant that shelves were empty and the demand for products outstripped what was available. This isn't a problem that's going away anytime soon. Experts have indicated that global supply chains could be affected for up to two more…
Despite recent uncertainty in the supply chain, China continues to serve as the second-largest exporter to the United States. For many companies, a partnership with a Chinese assembly service is essential for solidifying their full business potential. Decision-makers around the world understand the importance of operating in a calculated and gradual way in China. With…
In the past decade, Chinese manufacturers have embraced new methodologies and techniques to meet the increasing needs of the world. Of all the new approaches, lean manufacturing may be one of the most commonly used. Lean manufacturing helps organizations optimize their business process so they can speed up production to market products, cut costs, and…
As the name implies, product assembly refers to custom assembly that is so delicate it requires the use of precision tools and processes. The reason why you would outsource this type of assembly to China is because the precision tools and processes used in China are unmatched by anyone else in the world when it…
Many big corporations you can think of paid their dues when they first moved their manufacturing to China, a country that just had opened up to the modern world while blessed with a consumers market of 1.4 billion people. The dues included infringement on their IP rights. IP, back in the days, was still a…
You may not believe how much capital is actually tied up in inventory. Inventory, along with accounts receivable and accounts payable, is equivalent to 7% of the US GDP. With so many resources tied up in inventory, it's no doubt that businesses are constantly re-evaluating their inventory management system. One of the most popular traditional…
It's no secret that China is the world's factory. The country's economy has grown rapidly in the past few decades. In fact, its share in global manufacturing output has been growing steadily at around 2% each year. Its manufacturing goes from textiles to clothing, machinery, electronics, and even electronic assembly. As a result, manufacturers are…
If you're the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of a design spec, then production is one of your most important considerations. Unfortunately, many companies stumble when it decides to make their OEM products in-house or through outsourcing. In most cases, outsourced OEM products are cheaper and quicker. But, is this always the best course of action?…
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