by Admin | Oct 21, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News, Product Sourcing
When sourcing products from China, it’s worth spending a little time thinking about labels and labelling. There are three main questions to address: Are there any legal labelling requirements I have to satisfy? If so, what are they? Are there any brand...
by Admin | Sep 16, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Whether you’re manufacturing in China or in Australia, you may want to consider sourcing your moulds from China. A number of factors mean it’s possible to save many thousands of dollars. There are hundreds if not thousands of potential mould makers, so...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2014 | Industry Spotlight, News, Product Sourcing
The carbon tax, power bills and energy efficiency have been in the news recently. What better time to focus on LED lighting – a growth market which could have huge impacts for sustainability. What is LED lighting? LED stands for light-emitting diode, which is a...
by Admin | Jun 25, 2014 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
A recent survey by KPMG shows China’s attitude to manufacturing R&D spend is changing. The country is starting from a very low base, with 83% of manufacturers spending less than 1% of revenue on R&D, but it’s at a tipping point. 83% are planning...
by Admin | May 8, 2014 | News, Product Sourcing
Australian manufacturing cost is higher than any other of the top 25 exporters in the world, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group. It is now 30% more expensive to manufacture here than in the USA. Asian countries like China, India and Indonesia...
by Admin | Mar 20, 2014 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
With the biggest population and the fourth largest land-mass of any country in the world, it’s hardly surprising that China has become the world’s factory. Yet if you want something specific, where in China should you start looking? Factories and...
