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The end of ‘made in China’? Five ways to cut supply chain risks 

Outbreaks of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions underscore the urgent need to look beyond costs and diversify production to alternative locations to lower the risk of disruption   Multinationals including Apple and Tesla are facing severe disruption to their supply chains in China after Beijing eased its stringent COVID-19 rules and infections swept across the country, underscoring the risk of concentrating production in one location.  With China’s relative advantages as…

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One of the Best Toiletry Bags Is Now on Sale for Under $10

Planning to travel in the new year? Before taking off, make sure you're prepared with the proper gear — and we don't just mean suitcases. The TSC team tried out 26 toiletry bags this year and narrowed it down to the seven best options that are actually worth shopping. One of those is the Wandf Toiletry Bag, which they deemed the best for those…

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Pack Like A Pro With These Organizer Finds

Packing for your next trip doesn’t have to mean choosing between your favorite wardrobe pieces. With the right organizer finds, you can bring along all your vacation looks without having to leave anything behind (within reason, of course). Check out our list of space- and time-saving picks to help you pack like the professional traveler you are. VASCO Compression Packing…

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6 travel-friendly toiletry bags that will last forever

Whether packing for a weekend trip or a two-week vacation, you'll always need a toiletry bag. From skin care and hair care products to makeup, fragrances and medications, a toiletry bag is perfect for storing all the items you'll use every day while away. The best toiletry bags have a few things that set them apart from the rest. At the top of that list…

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List of Sourcing Companies in Vietnam

Vietnam is quickly becoming a serious manufacturing alternative to China, especially for American importers caught in between the US-China trade war. That said, Vietnamese suppliers are not as easy to find on Alibaba.com or Globalsources.com. As such, many importers turn to Vietnam-based sourcing companies, with local knowledge and supplier networks. In this article, we list some of Vietnam’s leading sourcing…

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China’s under pressure as more European firms look to Vietnam

Following three years of zero-Covid, more foreign manufacturers are looking to diversify from China to countries such as Vietnam. More foreign firms have begun or are considering relocating part of their operation from China to neighboring countries such as Vietnam and India, according to two recent surveys, in the latest indication of how Beijing’s hardline zero-Covid policy has damaged the…

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Apple to start making MacBooks in Vietnam by mid-2023

Apple plans to move some MacBook production to Vietnam for the first time next year as the U.S. tech group continues diversifying its production base away from China amid escalating tech tensions between Washington and Beijing. Apple has tapped its top supplier, Taiwan's Foxconn, to start making MacBooks in the Southeast Asian nation as early as around May, sources briefed…

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Global Sourcing Fair in Vietnam this late April

The Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam will take place from April 26-28, 2023, expected to become a direct trade bridge connecting buyers and suppliers, and meeting the increasing demand for product supplies from Vietnam and the ASEAN region.  The Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Hong Kong-based Global Sources, unveiled the information…

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Why Raw Material Prices are rising

Raw material costs are escalating sharply since 2021. Global markets shrouded in the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen steel, cotton, rubber, copper, cruise oil and lumber prices surge to a level we haven’t seen in a long time. We’ve all felt the impact. It’s costing more to produce goods, meaning the price of the products we make are…

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ODM vs. OEM vs. Contract Manufacturing 

What do OEM, ODM, and Contract Manufacturing mean? Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), and Contract Manufacturing (CM) are three important keywords to know when you are looking for a supplier of our product. It’s important to know what each is so you can be selective in your search. ODM vs. OEM When looking for a manufacturer for…

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