by Insight Team | Mar 30, 2021 | Quality Control
In recent years, an increasing number of companies have chosen to either adopt a China Plus One strategy or move production out of China altogether. While many importers initially flocked to China for low labor costs, the cost of manufacturing has increased over time....
by Insight Team | Mar 24, 2021 | Regulatory Compliance
If you are looking to import and sell furniture in the USA, you need to know the various regulations governing this industry. Like many other consumer products, substandard furniture can cause injury and even death. To prevent such occurrences, the U.S. Consumer...
by Insight Team | Mar 17, 2021 | Supply Chain Management
Today’s supply chains are complex, and manufacturers rely on them to get the raw materials and parts they need to make their products. A car might have over 30,000 individual parts, and while an automaker will manufacture some of those parts in-house, they’ll likely...
by Insight Team | Mar 10, 2021 | Logistics
As an importer, you may be familiar with some of the eleven Incoterms that play an essential role in international trade. The Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are a set of internationally-recognized rules around the global transportation and delivery of...
by Insight Team | Feb 22, 2021 | Sourcing
The global pandemic, US-China trade war, and increased labor costs have all put a dampener on China’s manufacturing dominance. In addition, a shift in China’s manufacturing niche to more high-end consumer goods, has paved the way for developing countries to get a...
