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A worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve a garment size set before cuttingApprove garment grading, fit and movement across sizes, record pattern and measurement changes separately, and release bulk cutting in writing.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantMediation with a UK sourcing sellerPrepare for mediation with a UK sourcing seller, appoint a mediator, confirm settlement authority and record practical terms everyone can deliver.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to switch solicitors in an import disputeSwitch solicitors during a UK supplier dispute: organise the case file, protect live deadlines, check outstanding fees and agree the new retainer.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan a test report cover several colours or sizes?Find out how to document a product-family assessment, map colours and sizes to test evidence, and identify variants needing separate tests.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve garment and textile wash performanceAgree a wash approval plan for garments and household textiles, covering shrinkage, twisting, colour transfer, trim damage and measurements.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to prove product claims before listingMatch marketplace performance claims to relevant tests, understand evidence limits and keep China-made stock consistent with your listing.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantFramework supply agreements with UK sourcing sellersAgree how orders become binding, which documents prevail, when terms are reviewed and how to stop future buying from a UK sourcing seller.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to agree supplier forecast and call-off termsAgree what forecasts authorise, how call-off orders are accepted, and who pays for materials or finished stock when demand changes.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to plan spare parts before ordering from ChinaAgree critical spare parts, service documents, replenishment terms and component discontinuation notices before ordering products from China.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve furniture veneer and grain matchingApprove furniture veneer with grain drawings, panel sequences, variation samples and a replacement plan before factory production starts.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to investigate customer returnsInvestigate customer returns, separate factory faults from damage and misuse, and turn evidence into better specifications and purchasing decisions.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to keep reference samples from production batchesChoose, label and store production batch reference samples so later complaints can be investigated against goods with a recorded history.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan I request an IPO patent infringement opinion?Facing a patent claim over imported goods? Check which patents qualify, what evidence to submit, what becomes public and what an IPO opinion means.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve footwear fit across sizesApprove footwear fit across your size range with controlled lasts, paired-shoe checks, sock-based fitting trials and accurate size markings.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantPre-production sample vs production sampleCompare pre-production and production samples, verify how each was made and trace its batch before approving the sample or shipment.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to control factory subcontractingControl factory subcontracting with disclosed outside processes, approved production sites, batch records and checks during your order.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantControl factory changes on repeat China ordersSet written change requests, reapproval and shipment holds for repeat China orders when factories change materials, components or sites.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve factory firmware and softwareApprove firmware and software in China-made goods with release records, regression checks and shipment controls that catch unapproved versions.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve a filled aerosol compliance packCheck filled aerosol test records, conformity marks, filling batch codes and mandatory warnings before approving goods for the GB market.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to stop endless product sample revisionsControl factory sample revisions with agreed objectives, an iteration log, consolidated feedback and a clear decision to approve, revise or stop.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve ceramic glaze and decorationApprove ceramic tableware variants with fired production trials, agreed appearance boundaries, decoration placement and material-change reviews.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantSupplier minimum packs: sizes and coloursCheck supplier pack ratios against demand by size and colour, assess unsold stock, and agree written approval before any substitutions.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to compare Chinese factory samples fairlyCompare Chinese factory samples with anonymous codes, identical trials and a recorded scorecard before choosing a supplier for your UK business.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to brief a sample using a reference productTurn a reference product into a factory sample brief with retain, change and exclude decisions, labelled photos and clear measurements.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantMarketplace authenticity complaint: what to doHandle an authenticity complaint about imported stock by checking invoice provenance, supplier authority and product identifiers before responding.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve bag and backpack loading trialsApprove bag and backpack samples with a repeatable loading trial covering load placement, strap attachments, loaded zips and lasting deformation.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantDo I need an expert for a defective goods claim?When to ask your solicitor for an independent technical expert, preserve samples and seek court permission for a defective goods claim.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to verify material certificates for partsCheck material certificate types, heat and lot identifiers, links to delivered industrial parts, and when independent testing is needed.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBatch traceability with a Chinese supplierAgree lot identifiers, component records and linked inspection and delivery records with your Chinese supplier before production starts.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to answer a responsible minerals questionnaireRespond to customer minerals questionnaires for Chinese components with upstream records, clear evidence gaps and practical due diligence checks.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to resolve conflicting purchase order termsBuying imported goods from a UK seller? Compare conflicting terms, agree document precedence and know when to ask a solicitor for advice.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to write a production purchase orderWrite a production purchase order with named attachments, delivery milestones, payment evidence and explicit supplier acceptance of the order pack.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantAnnex IV machinery: does your machine need an approved body?Check a machine or safety component from China against the 23 GB Annex IV categories, and see when internal checks still work without an approved body.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantUK seller insolvent: claim my deposit or goods?What to check when a UK seller of China-sourced goods becomes insolvent: ownership records, creditor claims and requests for further payment.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve cosmetic defects for a batchApprove a cosmetic defect for a named batch, record affected quantities and compensation, and keep repeat-order quality limits unchanged.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to agree visual defect limits with a factoryAgree viewing distance, lighting, inspection time and physical defect samples with your Chinese factory before approving bulk production.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWhen do imports need laboratory testing?Choose laboratory testing or factory inspection, write a useful test brief, select representative samples and understand what a pass proves.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCosmetics formula and packaging compatibility trialsCommission cosmetics formula and packaging trials with clear material records, failure checks and approval evidence for your Responsible Person.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantIs a UK laboratory accredited for my tests?Check a UK laboratory's accreditation against your import test brief, including its testing site, current schedule, methods and exclusions.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to cancel an order with a UK sourcing sellerCheck cancellation terms, identify authorised work, ask for evidence of committed costs and agree a written settlement with your UK sourcing seller.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan a sourcing seller increase my contract price?Assess a sourcing seller's proposed price increase by checking contract clauses, cost evidence, approval authority and the written change record.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantFactory support after your final orderAgree who handles support after your final factory order, how warranty cases continue, where technical records sit and when routine contact ends.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve factory artwork before printingApprove factory print artwork with checks for editable files, fonts, bleed, dielines, proofs and agreed error responsibility before production.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantDemand forecast vs firm order: buyer checklistSeparate planning forecasts from authorised factory orders. Agree release dates, material spending limits and unused-stock arrangements in writing.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantSpare parts support for equipment from ChinaBefore importing equipment from China, agree part references, replacement compatibility, supply commitments, service support and UK spare stock.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantSpare parts and after-sales support for China goodsArrange spare parts, check compatibility, obtain repair information and agree discontinuation notices before buying China-made goods for UK sale.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantPlanning for a China product being discontinuedPlan final orders for discontinued China-sourced goods, estimate remaining demand, protect service stock and qualify replacements before switching.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantAgree warranty terms with a UK sourcing sellerAgree the warranty start date, claim approval, diagnostic evidence and collection costs with your UK sourcing seller before ordering.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantShould I approve translated factory drawings?Approve translated factory drawings and specifications with a shared glossary, explicit units and an agreed language for technical acceptance.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to check PPE conformity assessment scopeCheck whether PPE assessment covers your protection claims, exact product and risk category, including evidence of ongoing production assessment.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantAdding a second Chinese factory for certified PPEKeep PPE supply running while qualifying another Chinese factory: confirm assessment scope, coordinate with the body and release batches separately.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to witness factory tests remotelyArrange independent remote witnessing of factory tests in China, with live goods identification, agreed scripts, raw results and video limits.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan you trust a factory's measurements?Check factory measuring instruments, calibration records and methods, then compare buyer and supplier readings before accepting goods.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan I approve a development sample remotely?Learn what sample photos and video can establish, when physical checks are needed, and how to record approval limited to checked features.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantChain of custody for laboratory test samplesKeep laboratory samples traceable from factory selection to receipt, with independent picking, seals, batch records and retained samples.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to verify a product test reportCheck the issuing laboratory, tested sample, model variants and test scope before relying on a supplier's laboratory report for your order.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to manage design changes during a China orderControl design changes during an open China order with clear revision records, quantity cut-offs, completed-work decisions and written release.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBatch traceability from factory to customerBuild batch records linking factory production, component lots, warehouse movements and customer deliveries, then test the whole chain.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantRepacking after inspection: what to recheckKeep inspection evidence useful after repacking or relabelling: identify affected checks, control handling and verify the final shipment.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantDoes sample approval authorise production?Keep sample approval separate from price negotiations, record unresolved commercial terms and send a clear factory production release.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to approve a factory material substitutionAssess a factory's proposed material or component change with equivalence evidence, finished-product tests, compliance review and written approval.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan I approve components before a complete sample?Approve materials and components provisionally with a sample matrix, then check fit, finish and combined performance in the assembled product.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWhen can you close a supplier corrective action?Evidence UK buyers should ask for before closing supplier corrective action, from containment and proven root cause to checks on later production.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to read a pre-shipment inspection reportCheck actual sample coverage, missing checks, measurements and photos before deciding whether a passed inspection supports shipment release.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWill your packaging survive delivery?Assess packaging against your actual delivery route, with a practical plan for conditioning, drops, compression, samples and acceptance evidence.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantInspection failed: how to get corrective actionTurn a failed factory inspection into a documented plan: contain affected stock, prove the cause, assign fixes and verify the next batch.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantSourcing resin lamps and figurines from ChinaCheck character licences, resin materials, UK lamp safety, bubbles, yellowing, protective packing and fulfilment before ordering from China.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to validate barcodes before mass productionCheck barcode ownership, product variants, printed packaging and scans in your retailer or warehouse system before approving mass production.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to source a complete drain air test kitSource drain test bungs, a water manometer, pump and fittings from Chinese suppliers, then check compatibility and pack as one SKU.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantAppointing a UK Responsible Person for cosmeticsAgree written acceptance, confidential formula access, product scope, safety escalation and a workable handover before appointing your provider.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantGoods dispute with a UK seller: what next?Build an evidence bundle, complain formally and prepare for mediation or a court claim when a UK seller has not resolved your goods dispute.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWhat can a factory stock sample prove?Check what a factory stock sample reveals about materials, workmanship and function, and what still needs proving before paying for a custom sample.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantUK REACH vs RoHS for imports from ChinaCheck whether UK REACH and RoHS apply to your China imports, what substances they restrict, and which factory documents to request before ordering.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying Taobao character furniture for the UKCheck character licences, UK IP risks, packed shipping costs and upholstered furniture fire safety before buying novelty tables from Taobao.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to source a pet-hair removal kit from ChinaSource a boxed pet-hair removal kit in small batches: compare suppliers, match colours, test samples and build a landed-cost target.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan I import an electric food truck from China?Check UK vehicle approval, registration, catering conversion, gas and electrical safety, duty and VAT before buying a Chinese electric food truck.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCustom collapsible water bottles from ChinaHow to source a small trial of collapsible bottles from China, choose materials, check food contact, and approve valves, tooling and samples.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantCan you buy branded goods from China for UK resale?Can you import genuine branded toys from China? Check UK resale rights, distributor evidence, safer buying routes and toy importer duties.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBaby products from China: UK safety and testingMatch baby and nursery products from China to UK safety routes, then specify testing, warnings, labels and supplier evidence before ordering.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantReduce packaging waste on goods from ChinaReduce packaging waste on imports from China with a practical pack redesign, supplier evidence and sample approval process linked to UK EPR.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantQuality planning for engineered parts from ChinaPlan quality gates for engineered parts from China, with first article checks, control plans and clear evidence for approving repeat production.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantMaking a product prototype with a Chinese factoryChoose prototype methods and materials, understand what samples can prove, and agree validation checks before paying for production tooling.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantNew product introduction with a Chinese factoryPlan prototype approval, pilot runs and production handover with a Chinese factory, using clear stage gates, named signatories and release records.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to manage a long-term Chinese supplierKeep repeat orders consistent with clear supplier contacts, written change approvals, practical escalation, factory visits and holiday planning.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantFull inspection or sampling for China orders?Choose full screening or sampling for a China order, define defect limits and check coverage, then agree who can release the shipment.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantDTG vs screen printing for garments from ChinaChoose DTG or screen printing by design quantity, fabric and wash performance, with China sourcing routes and UK labelling checks.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantChina fabric markets: Guangzhou or Keqiao?Choose Guangzhou or Keqiao for fabric sourcing, then turn market swatches into approved mill supply with dye-lot controls and reorder evidence.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to buy wholesale goods on YiwugoFind Yiwugo shops, check the seller behind a listing, approve samples and agree payment, consolidation and export arrangements before ordering.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying watches in Guangzhou wholesale marketsWhere to buy watches in Guangzhou, how to inspect market stock, and what UK buyers must check on nickel, water resistance, duty and VAT.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying shoes in Guangzhou wholesale marketsFind Guangzhou shoe suppliers, check who makes each style, and turn an approved fitting sample into a controlled repeat-order handoff.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying lighting at Guzhen: UK buyer checklistUse Guzhen showroom visits to shortlist lighting makers, trace suppliers and hand over the exact UK configuration for samples and production.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying leather goods in Guangzhou wholesale marketsBuying leather goods at Baiyun in Guangzhou? Trace samples to their manufacturer, check leather claims and agree repeat-order terms before buying.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying furniture in Foshan for UK tradeUse Foshan's furniture markets to shortlist products, qualify the factories behind them and organise mixed-supplier shipments for UK trade.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying Electronics in Shenzhen Wholesale MarketsPlan a Huaqiangbei and SEG buying trip, record component provenance, check suppliers and turn market samples into repeatable retail stock.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying ceramics in Chaozhou and JingdezhenCompare factory and studio buying routes, approve repeatable ceramic finishes, check food-contact evidence and budget for China anti-dumping duty.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBuying bridalwear in Guangzhou and SuzhouShortlist bridalwear makers in Guangzhou and Suzhou, verify production, agree sizing and customisation, approve samples and check export packing.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantBills of exchange for paying Chinese suppliersUnderstand bill acceptance, payment against documents and documentary collection risks before agreeing bank terms with a Chinese supplier.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantSourcing baseball gloves from China: UK buyer guideSpecify baseball glove materials, fit and sample acceptance, then qualify a Chinese maker for a consistent UK retail range.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to avoid counterfeit products from ChinaCheck brand authorisation, trace stock and screen Chinese suppliers before buying branded goods, with UK guidance on selling counterfeits.3 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantAQL sampling: sample sizes and accept or rejectChoose an AQL sampling plan, read acceptance and rejection numbers, grade defects and use worked examples before approving a factory shipment.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to recall imported products in the UKA practical guide for UK retailers to trace imported goods, notify authorities, write customer recall notices and recover affected stock.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantManaging Multiple Chinese Factories for One ProductCoordinate Chinese component factories with shared interface drawings, linked schedules, assembly checks and clear responsibility for defects.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to verify a Chinese supplier before you pay (UK)Verify a Chinese supplier before you pay: the credit code, the GSXT record and business scope, factory or trader, the bank beneficiary, then a video or audit.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantSupplier stopped replying and kept your deposit: what to doA Chinese supplier took your deposit and stopped replying. The first steps: stop paying, keep the evidence, check who received the money, call your bank.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantImporting electrical goods from China: the UK rulesThe UK rules for importing electrical goods from China: safety, EMC, radio, plugs, RoHS, WEEE, batteries and connected-product security, in one place.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantInstalling and commissioning Chinese machinery in the UKWho installs a machine bought from China, what to agree before ordering, and the UK visitor rules for a Chinese technician coming to install and train.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWhat to check before paying a Chinese supplierThe balance is your last lever with a Chinese supplier. Check the payee, the goods, the documents and the UK-side costs before you send it.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWhen your China supplier's quality keeps slippingWhen a China supplier's quality keeps slipping: find the cause, tighten the standard, inspect with leverage, demand corrective action, add a second supplier.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to choose a QC inspection company in ChinaChoosing a China QC inspection company: testing houses vs independent inspectors vs your agent, what reports cover, costs and conflicts of interest.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to make bulk production match the sampleMake a China bulk order match the approved sample: golden samples, a signed spec with tolerances, pre-production samples, inspections and holding the balance.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantEthical audits in China: SMETA, BSCI and retailersWhat a social audit of a Chinese factory covers, why SMETA is a methodology not a certificate, and how to make sure it covers the site making your goods.4 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantContainer loading check in China: what to verifyA full-container buyer's loading checklist: carton counts, labels, container condition, stowage, seal evidence and the limits of a loading check.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantFactory audit vs inspection reports: what each provesCompare factory audits, first articles, production checks, pre-shipment inspection and loading checks by purpose, report evidence and limits.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantIs the Canton Fair worth going to?Choose the right Canton Fair phase, calculate whether the trip pays, and leave with comparable quotes rather than a bag of business cards.5 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantA supplier registered your brand in China: what nowOpposition, invalidation, non-use cancellation and the prior-use defence, with the deadlines each one runs on, from the Trademark Law itself.7 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantWhat an Alibaba Verified Supplier badge verifiesAlibaba's own documentation describes a paid membership tier with an on-site audit by SGS or TUV Rheinland. Here is what that covers and what it cannot.7 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantQualifying a second supplier in China: UK buyersQualify a second Chinese factory against your incumbent's specification, pilot and approval gates without moving production away from China.6 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to verify a Chinese factory's equipmentA sales office will say yes to almost anything. Four checks turn a claim into a fact, and the useful one is asking what the machine cannot do.7 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantHow to brief a sourcing agent and spot a scraperThe test is not price or reviews. It is whether they will answer a closed question about a factory they claim to have found, and say who told them.8 min readA worker in a hi-vis vest and hard hat inspecting machinery in a plantGoods from China arrived faulty: what can you do?What UK law lets a business buyer do about faulty goods, how to get the duty back on a rejected shipment, and why who you bought from decides it.11 min read

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