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Why Are So Many American Companies Struggling from the Trade War?
The truth is—there was no warning.
When the tariffs hit, importers had no time to prepare. If your goods weren’t already at the port, there was no way around the sudden spike in costs.
Now, every company importing from China is navigating the same uphill battle. The challenges of finding new suppliers and shifting production to other countries? That takes time—sometimes years.
It’s not a level playing field, but it is a shared one.
The best thing you can do now:
✅ Communicate with your suppliers
✅ Begin contingency planning
✅ Understand that supply chain impacts will touch every link, from factory to end consumer
China’s manufacturing capacity won’t be replaced overnight. In many cases, we still need to manufacture there, and the increased cost is something we’ll all need to absorb.
If you need help finding a new factory, working with current suppliers, or navigating your sourcing strategy, reach out to us at Insight. We’re here to help.
3 Types of AQL Defects
29/08/2023
Is the Quality of Products Made in China Really That Bad?
There is a common perception in the West that China only makes low-quality goods. In many people’s minds, a “Made in China” label may as well say, “This is a cheap, poorly-made product that will break within a few weeks.”
However, we should stop for a minute to ask an important question — is this perspective warranted? Are goods from China really only worthy of the trash bin after minimal use? And how do you manage product quality if you plan to manufacture there?
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Is the Quality of Products Made in China Really That Bad? - Insight Quality Services There is a common perception in the West that China only makes low-quality goods. In many people’s minds, a “Made in China” label may as well say, “This is a cheap, poorly-made product that will break within a few weeks.”
27/07/2023
Factory Audit Checklists: How to Screen New Suppliers (Free Download)
Screening new suppliers requires significant time and energy. Whether you’re switching manufacturers or selecting your first one, it’s a bad idea to rush the process. Otherwise, you might end up with a low quality product and negative reviews.
A factory audit is a valuable tool that can help you make smart supplier decisions. It helps you determine if they’re a good fit and can deliver on their promises. You can customize these audits based on specific requirements — like environmental friendliness, social responsibility, or security.
Here, we’ll show you how we typically conduct a standard quality audit. This will give you an idea of how we approach these assessments so you can decide how to conduct yours. You’ll see the ten sections we usually include, and at the end, you’ll get an example of our factory visit checklist.
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Factory Audit Checklists: How to Screen New Suppliers (Download) Download this factory audit checklist to learn how to assess suppliers onsite at their facilities and what to check.
