How Important Are Safety/Compliance Laboratory Certifications For Your Made-In-China Product?

How important are laboratory certifications for your made-in-China product_

While developing and manufacturing a new product in China, it is worthwhile trying to get laboratory certifications that demonstrate the safety and compliance of your products.

Why?

It’s about your liability and about what your customers will think of your company/brand…

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The 7 Most Common New Product Launch Pitfalls in China

The 7 Most Common New Product Launch Pitfalls in China

Western companies increasingly work with Chinese manufacturers on product development for their new product launch. In most cases, things don’t turn out the way customers want.

I thought I’d highlight the 7 most common new product launch pitfalls I have observed for electrical and/or mechanical products.

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OEM, ODM, Contract Manufacturers: Which Chinese Supplier To Choose?

OEM, ODM, Contract Manufacturers: Which Chinese Supplier To Choose?

By Fabien Gaussorgues, Sofeast COO

Do you prefer to work with an OEM or an ODM? What are their pros and cons? And what is a CM?

This is particularly important if, as the importer, you want to develop a new product that is different from what is already on the market. The advice in this article is especially suitable for mechanical and/or electrical products.

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What Is A Process FMEA and When To Use It? [Template]

Process FMEAs are so useful for businesses who are serious about reducing risk in design or production… and so poorly conducted in China. But before we explain how to conduct yours, just what is a Process FMEA in the first place?

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