05. The Ups and Downs of Sourcing from China

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In this fifth episode of the Voices of Importing podcast, InTouch Client Manager Matthew Milasius and Baysource Global CEO David Alexander discuss the wide variety of pros and cons of sourcing from China.

Here are the questions David and I discussed during the podcast:

1. What is the greatest risk of sourcing from China?
2. How do most importers err when they source from China? How is this prevented?
3. Aside from cost savings, are there any other major advantages to sourcing from China?
4. What differences are there in sourcing from Chinese factories versus those of other nations?
5. In the global manufacturing arena, where do you think China currently stands?
6. What do you see as the future of sourcing from China?

If you enjoyed David's insights into manufacturing and would like to contact him, you can visit the website of Baysource Global. Link below:

http://baysourceglobal.com/