Low wage rates, large scale infrastructure investments by the government, expanding manufacturing capabilities and a series of trade regulatory reforms mandated by WTO membership have made China the largest supplier of consumer goods and the most ideal sourcing base in the world.

However, there are a variety of issues for companies to think about and deal with before sourcing in China. These issues include:

Lack of accurate market information which makes

supplier selection difficult

Lack of effective quality control system

Ambiguous legal and regulatory environment

Differences in cultural norms and protocols

High variability of local manufacturer capabilities

Select reliable third party organizations to conduct

an on-site quality assessments  based on

Identify and refer the most appropriate supplier

candidates to clients international standards and the standards of the clients’ companies

Design and implement effective internal management

and quality control system

Provide in-depth knowledge of relevant Chinese

regulations

Perform thorough due-diligence and monitoring of