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...
by Insight Team | Dec 10, 2020 | Sourcing
Are you a consumer product importer or eCommerce seller looking for manufacturers or suppliers? You may have come across the term BOM and been confused by it. You also may have asked yourself: what is a BOM, and do I really need to take a look at this document before...
by Insight Team | Dec 3, 2020 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
Many importers conduct third-party inspections to verify the quality of their products before they leave the factory. At Insight, we’ve conducted tens of thousands of inspections for our customers and have a well-established process for doing so. This process helps...
by Insight Team | Nov 19, 2020 | Sourcing, Supply Chain Management
Many importers have adopted a “China +1” approach in recent years. Over the last decade, labor costs in China have steadily risen, and the country’s government — as evidenced by their Made in China 2025 plan — is moving away from low-cost, labor-intensive goods and...
