What 25 Years in China Manufacturing Taught Me About Control
Most manufacturing failures I have seen did not begin with major breakdowns. They began with small deviations nobody challenged. A bolt shortened by a few millimeters. A raw material supplier changed without notification. A production run moved to a sub-tier workshop the buyer never knew existed. A tolerance accepted in sampling that drifted during mass […]
Quality Issues in China Manufacturing (Causes + Fixes)
Quality issues are one of the most common concerns when manufacturing in China. While China offers world-class manufacturing capabilities, problems such as inconsistent quality, defects, and production errors can still occur—especially without proper quality control systems in place. The key point is this: quality issues are not random. They are usually the result of identifiable […]
How to Write Product Specifications for Chinese Factories
One of the most important factors in successful manufacturing in China is how well you define your product. Many production problems such as poor quality, incorrect material and inconsistent finishes can be traced back to unclear or incomplete specifications. Factories will produce exactly what you ask for, but without adequate quality control and specifications, not […]
How to Control Production in China
Manufacturing in China offers significant advantages—competitive pricing, large-scale production capacity, and access to specialized factories. However, without proper production control and quality control, businesses can quickly run into issues such as inconsistent quality, delays, and unexpected costs. To successfully source and manufacture products from China, you need a structured approach to managing production from start […]
EU Import Compliance 2025 – The Final Countdown
If your company manufactures or sources products in China for the European Union, now is the time to pay attention. The countdown has already begun, and time is running out. We are entering the final quarter of 2025, which means this is your last chance to prepare before the EU begins full enforcement of its […]
How Do I Start Manufacturing From China?
China has become an economic superpower, and as such, it has become the world’s largest exporter of manufactured goods. To reduce manufacturing risks in China, many brands work with a manufacturing execution partner in China that owns production execution rather than just coordination. What is China Manufacturing? China manufacturing creates a product in China for […]
How to Choose the Right Factory to Manufacture From?
What steps should you take to find the right factory to manufacture your goods in China? Quality, efficiency, cost, location, and communication requirements are among the factors to consider when choosing a factory. After years of development, China has become the cheapest and most convenient country for manufacturing products. It is not just cheap but […]
How is life in China after COVID-19?
China was the first country impacted by COVID-19 and one of the most hit with a drop in business. Yet companies continued their work, and factories continued as much as possible. While the outbreak of the pandemic affected business activities, we strive to keep business as usual while taking the required precautions. Trade shows are […]
What’s Our Quality Control Method?
Acceptable Quality Level Quality Control Concept IT refers to the minimum level of faults that are acceptable in a sample of a manufactured product. For an entire batch to be accepted, the number of faults needs to be lower than the AQL – (Acceptable Quality Level). If it is higher, the entire batch is rejected. […]
Do You Need European Standards?
The European regulations aim to protect the environment and human health via several strict guidelines. We apply them throughout our processes. Thus, we gained our reputation of being extremely strict with quality control. While this didn’t fall well with some factories, had the added benefit that we work with only the top quality factories and […]