Quality Sourcing Solutions

, your

China-sourcing specialists

. Whether you are currently sourcing from China or beginning a new sourcing project, we can help you manage the risk.

There are many companies that offer China-
sourcing support. Most are trading companies that represent a select group of vendors. Their value is in knowing who the vendors are, and making sure that you don’t find out!



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Articles

We hope you find this section useful and informative. Periodically, we'll publish a new article with helpful information about global sourcing and quality control. Sometimes, these articles will feature exciting new companies we've discovered, or provide general information about business and life in China and elsewhere.


Some Random Guidelines	August 2007
Little nuggets of wisdom the QSS team has learned on our travels. Past articles have focused on specifics, such as critical steps in a sourcing project and vendor development. Such focused approaches are appropriate, but sometimes leave little space for the general and somewhat random, yet helpful tips. This article is an attempt to provide some of those little nuggets that the QSS team has unearthed in our travels around Chin and Malaysia....


Vendor Development	November 2006
It's all about risk management. How can you mitigate risk during your global sourcing project? I'm just beginning my global sourcing process, do I really need to think about vendor development? Can't I just find a vendor that meets my requirements? The answers are yes, you should think about vendor development right away. You may find a vendor that meets your requirements, but it's unlikely that you will be comfortable with the risk until you make at least some improvements. In order to enjoy the cost savings available in China, you must be willing to make some investment....


Critical Steps in a Global Sourcing Project	October 2006
There are seven steps that can reduce the risks of global sourcing. Properly followed, these steps can improve your odds of success. It is essential to understand the total process before you begin. In today's competitive world, getting cost out of your product is critical to survival. One widely employed strategy is to source components or finished goods from low-cost countries such as China. Low-cost sourcing can be effective, if certain critical steps are followed....

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Critical Steps in a Global Sourcing Project