Mike Bellamy
Advisory Board Member & Featured Blogger at the not-for-profit China Sourcing Information Center (www.ChinaSourcingInfo.org). Author of “The Essential Reference Guide to China Sourcing” and founder of PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions. Mike is co-founder of CSA, the China Sourcing Academy.
Product Design and Manufacturing – Well Begun is Half Done!
The product design is the first stage of a process that will bring into the market place a new product. This step can be divided into 3 parts: the idea, its development...
Sourcing Smartwatches and Wearables in China
What to Look for When Sourcing Smartwatches and Wearables? A Factory Visit According to data from the report Year 2015 China smart wrist wearable market research’...
Engage Chinese Suppliers to improve their Productivity
How to Engage Chinese Suppliers to improve their Productivity? Five Questions to Ask! What I am facing is that when I, in a labor-intensive industry, go to the supplier...
Finding the Right Supplier on Global Sources
How do you identify the right supplier in the Global Sources website? An example of textile/fabric suppliers. I have previously written about how to finding the right...
Trading Companies vs Manufacturers in China
How do you identify ‘trading companies’ who may pose as full-fledged manufacturers? It appears that not every booth at a trade show is a factory. When you place...
Scams and Tricks to look out for in China
What are Some of the Scams and Tricks to look out for in China? China Sourcing Conference 2015 Mike shared on common scams and tricks in China. Mike also gave invaluable...
Supplier Challenges – Negotiation Strategy
How Knowledge of Your Suppliers’ Challenges can help Your Negotiation Strategy in China In April 2015, I had the chance to supervise interviews of over 1000...
