by Admin | Jan 21, 2016 | Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Over 22% of Australian imports come from China. (ABS statistics here.) Hardly surprising, since China accounts for almost a quarter of global manufacturing. Yet recent news reports raise questions about China. Rising wages. Devaluation of the renminbi. Turmoil in the...
by Admin | Oct 26, 2015 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Are you a China sourcing expert? Do you have the knowledge and expertise you need for successful sourcing and importing from China? Can you ensure quality product? On time? Every time? 10 quick questions will help you find out… Take the China Challenge now! Time...
by Admin | Oct 20, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Even customers who give great product specifications often forget packaging design. Others specify retail packaging, but don’t mention shipping boxes. This post looks at all levels of packaging for your product. Why they matter and what you need to address at...
by Admin | Sep 24, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Anyone sourcing from Asia should be aware of ‘Made in China 2025‘ and the ‘Make in India’ campaign. But to source your product, you need more than government-level campaigns. How do you make the right decision for you? What are the factors in...
by Admin | Jul 28, 2015 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
Many of Hornet’s sourcing projects start with finding a factory in China. Today we’re sharing a real-life example of how we do that. Background The client for this project is working with us to source an apparently straightforward product. Bamboo stakes...
by Admin | Jul 3, 2015 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
‘Plan less. Live more.’ Play more. Relax more. Explore more. Unwind more. Indulge more. That’s the promise of HotelTonight, a last-minute hotel booking app which has just launched in Australia. (‘Surf more.’) HotelTonight may be a hi-tech San...
