by Admin | Feb 26, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Reinvent or die Australian onshore manufacturing is in decline. It’s not just Toyota, Holden and Ford. Electrolux, Simplot, Caterpillar and Alcoa have also announced job cuts in the last six months. Media reports talk about the end of an industry. Even the...
by Admin | Feb 20, 2014 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
“Made in China” You hear it and see it everywhere. It’s even got its own Wikipedia page. But what image does it conjure up? Cheap, low quality goods produced by hand in sweat shops. It’s a common perception for ‘Made in China’...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News
This ‘Rapid Packing Container’ video posted on Youtube has gone viral and even made it to the online news section of Manufacturer’s Monthly. But will this device really replace the humble cardboard box? According to its inventors, the Rapid Packing...
by Admin | Jan 21, 2014 | News
Fireworks and firecrackers are a traditional part of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, but 2014 may be a little different. ‘Save money, don’t burn it!’ In November, the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection...
by Admin | Dec 23, 2013 | News
Please note that the Hornet Office will be closed from 4pm, Monday December 23rd, 2013 and reopen Monday, January 6th, 2014. The team at Hornet would like to thank all our clients for working with us in 2013. We hope you have a fantastic break and we look forward...
by Admin | Dec 17, 2013 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Glaxo SmithKline’s recent recall of Childrens’ Panadol Baby Drops has got the Hornet crew thinking about quality control even more than usual. As even the best of us make mistakes, we can all benefit from refresher quality control lessons once in a while!...
