If your business relies on small shipments into the U.S. under $800, you're probably familiar with the de minimis exemption. In September, the Biden-Harris Administration released a statement from the White House about upcoming changes that will impact those relying...
Every time Chinese New Year (CNY) comes around, a new crop of importers gets thrown for a loop. Rookie buyers often fail to anticipate the holiday’s impact on their production timelines, shipping timelines, and quality control. As many seasoned importers know, it’s...
Have you been working to diversify your supply chain recently? Your company may be one of the many organizations pursuing a China plus one strategy and assessing manufacturers in alternative countries. One country that’s been frequently in the spotlight is India—due...
Many consumer product companies have been diversifying their manufacturing to various countries around the globe. Among those countries are India and Pakistan, which have seen a lot of interest from consumer goods importers wanting to make their products there. Today,...
As we begin a new year, many importers are taking a hard look at their supply chains to determine what works and what doesn’t. We are in a time when many unknowns exist throughout the world due to the global economy and political landscape. With upcoming elections in...
In recent years, many companies have worked to diversify their supply chains or adopt a China plus one model. You may even be among the importers assessing manufacturers in alternate countries. Pakistan has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its political...
The Vietnamese manufacturing industry has boomed in recent years, and the country has continually grown its exports. In 2012, Vietnam exported just over $114 trillion worth of goods — items ranging from textiles to electronics. By 2022, exports ballooned over $370...
Finding a trustworthy supplier is key if you’re looking to establish an effective and efficient supply chain. Sometimes, a supplier relationship can start off great, but new issues develop over time, such as a decline in quality, shipping issues, or social...
The supply chains of today are complex, often made up of many suppliers and sub-suppliers in various countries. Working with manufacturers overseas can be challenging, which means that managing your relationships well is essential to getting the best possible results...
No profitable company gets ahead by keeping lackluster or confusing accounting records — after all, thorough financial tracking guarantees you’re investing your resources well and protects you from audits. Likewise, smart manufacturing companies know that tracing and...
