Posts Tagged ‘defects’
Why suppliers intentionally ship defective products?
Excerpts from my interview with Thomson Reuters covering the impact of the economic slowdown, rising costs & payment issues when China sourcing. Why some suppliers ship defects on purpose Let’s say you don’t have an independent quality gate in place. Here is an example of a dirty trick suppliers pull and during my almost 20…
Read MoreRegulations for sending back defective materials
Can I send defective materials or wrong items back to China? What are the regulations? ANSWER: I am happy to report that we have a comprehensive answer for you at the following blog post: How does one actually return defective product back to China? http://chinasourcinginfo.org/2011/09/23/how-does-one-actually-return-defective-product-back-to-china/ I hope you find it useful. Wishing you successful China…
Read MoreAre there cheaper resources in China for repairing defected electronics?
I currently buy returned electronics in bulk and selling it further. However, many of these items are defected, so I need to repair it here in the States which is way too expensive. Are there cheaper resources in Asia for these kinds of repairs? Most of the replacement parts are made in China anyway. Here…
Read MoreHow does one actually return defective product back to China?
How does one actually return defective product back to China? We have a cooperative supplier, but they say even returned product (a container load) is subject to VAT and Customs duties that they cannot afford to pay for. Is there a way to avoid these fees and have the factory repair and return the goods.…
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