by Insight Team | Jan 20, 2021 | Sourcing
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated e-commerce growth — it’s been forecasted that online sales grew by 32.4% in 2020. The types of products consumers are interested in have also shifted, with exercise bands, kayak accessories, kitchen furniture, and others seeing...
by Insight Team | Jan 7, 2021 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
When you’re managing product quality for a consumer brand, it’s important to have a robust quality control plan in place to ensure that your products are well-made, safe for consumers, and compliant with all regulations. Many importers include third-party product...
by Insight Team | Dec 28, 2020 | Regulatory Compliance
In the early 2000s, parents rarely paid attention to the potential health risks of store-bought toys and children’s products. Many were comfortable with purchasing these seemingly harmless items without even a second thought. Not after 2007! 2007 marks the year...
by Insight Team | Dec 22, 2020 | Company News
As we get ready to close out this year and welcome 2021, we can finally say goodbye to a year that has been “challenging” to say the least. 2020 has not been easy for anyone in the supply chain, from manufacturers down to consumers. But it has led us, at Insight, and...
by Insight Team | Dec 15, 2020 | Sourcing
OEM and ODM are two acronyms you probably have come across as an importer. And chances are, right where you are; you are within arm’s reach of several OEM and ODM products. But what exactly is the difference between an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and an...
