Most Chinese factory managers have never completed advanced education. But they are generally very savvy at certain aspects of their job.
Most importers are worried of “putting all their eggs in one basket” (i.e. buying solely from China), and try to have sources in other countries too. That’s the “China plus one” strategy.
The pre-shipment inspection is the last chance for the buyer to detect defects and identify unacceptable quality before the shipping of the goods. What to do after a failed inspection? Buyers can reject lots before they are shipped but there are other alternatives to take into consideration.
When sourcing in China, there is the choice between working directly with a factory, via a trader or an agent. In any case, it is necessary to perform a factory audit to evaluate the supplier. Factory audits on China trader suppliers can be difficult to arrange because traders are reluctant. Here are some arguments to convince them.
