Buy from China: What Matters When Buying Customized Products from Chinese Suppliers

Patience and again patience no matter how tight your schedule is. A spinning head sees nothing.We have learned this from one of our current projects: help our client buy manufacturing equipment from China. If you put the designing onto the supplier’s hand, keep in mind that you treat him as he knows nothing about your factory, your products or your requirements. It is sort of “start from scratch”, then you give him all the basics and only the key dim/aspects/factors/targets, particularly the limitations at the beginning. It takes more time for him to develop an understanding of your request than you expect. Often you will go back to these basics sometime at some point and you have lost time and at a risk of delay.

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Buy from China: The Importance of Diversified Operations for Export-Oriented Suppliers

For export-oriented suppliers, diversifying their product offerings is crucial. This strategy helps to mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations, enhances competitiveness, and expands opportunities for growth. Suppliers offering a range of products can cater to various customer needs, tapping into different markets and reducing dependency on a single product or market segment. In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, diversification can serve as a key driver of long-term success and stability.

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Market Entry: A Swedish Client’s Strategic Shift from OEM to Retail

As the client continues to grow and evolve, the company is embarking on an ambitious new journey—expanding from its well-established position in the OEM market into China’s thriving automotive aftermarket. While the company has already set up a strong presence with a sales office in Shanghai and a factory in Shenzhen, entering the aftermarket presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This blog explores the client’s strategic transition and the insights gathered from potential distributors on how to successfully navigate the Chinese aftermarket landscape.

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Market Research: Chinese Car After-Sales Market Report

The Chinese car after-sales market, also known as the auto aftermarket or auto aftersales service market, refers to the various services surrounding the use of automobiles after their sale. It encompasses a wide range of services that consumers require after purchasing a car, including maintenance, repairs, parts supply, insurance, leasing, used car transactions, and more.

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