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 How can foreign customers find high-quality and low-priced products in China? What are the purchasing platforms available? There are many ways for foreign customers to find high-quality and low-priced products in China. Here are some common methods and purchasing platforms: 1. Online procurement platform Alibaba: The world's largest B2B e-commerce platform, providing wholesale procurement of various goods, suitable for finding manufacturers and suppliers. AliExpress: a retail platform under Alibaba, suitable for small batch purchases with relatively low prices. Made-in-China ： A B2B platform focused on Chinese manufacturing, providing a variety of product and supplier information. DH Gate ： A global small batch wholesale platform suitable for finding low-priced products. 1688.com: Alibaba's d omestic version, mainly targeting the Chinese market, usually has more competitive prices, but requires a certain level of Chinese proficiency. 2. Social media and forums Facebook、Linked...

  How The Logistic Industry Is Thriving During Covid 19? The vicious trap of Covid-19 has brought all of us to uncertainty where it is hard to survive, without proper planning. In this run, multiple industries have got impacted and logistics and supply chain operations are also no exception to this crisis. The supply chain disruptions have left both long-term and short-term impacts on different businesses. Also, the lockdown and other quarantine measures across the geographies made certain obstacles for the Supply chain industry. However, despite having certain hiccups in the operations, still supply chain sector has found its niche in the pandemic. The ever-growing demand for products and services across different business sectors has created a short-term demand-supply synchronization strategy. And stay prepared for potential channel shifts, with global scenario planning.  Let’s take a look at how logistics companies are meeting the demands of different busines...

  Can warehouse management systems transform port operations? Due to the demands of the global economy, warehouses have evolved and become increasingly important in the flow of B2B and B2C goods.  Whereas in 2010 warehouses were regarded as a cost centre, today they are strategic e-commerce hubs and play a central role in complex supply chains. The ability to store goods within a port warehouse is highly valuable, because it reduces the need to transport inbound goods onto a separate DC. Keeping inbound goods in situ cuts out unnecessary air / freight miles, emissions and costs, and can significantly streamline some supply chain processes. Now, as warehouse space dries up due to the changes of demand caused by Coronavirus, seaports are becoming busier than ever at providing a storage service, especially for retailers with inbound containers full of inventory. A warehouse management system (WMS) can potentially transform warehouse operations at ports, allowing them gain additio...

  What is the Securing the supply chain by China Shipping Kapoklog ? Supply chain risk management is now a pressing concern with a number of high profile breaches being traced back to third party suppliers. Back in February it was revealed that the Target breach that affected 110 million customers originated from a heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) subcontractor t hat was privy to certain network credentials. The attack was carried out using information from just 25 point of sale terminals, illustrating the damage that can be caused from a small amount of data. Yet in manufacturing, supply chain information security is still an afterthought; a tick in the box exercise for the annual audit. Admittedly, securing the supply chain i s fraught with complexity. While it’s clear that responsibility for data protection resides with the creator/owner, safeguarding it when it is out of your hands can be problematic. Supplier relationships are often built on trust and retrofi...

  kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge Center What is The Logistics of Retail Expansion It can be an extremely testing and stressful time for retailers, particularly when trying to balance ongoing costs with new expenditure. I’d even go as far as saying that most multi-store roll out plans are a logistical nightmare! Having been involved in this process for a number of mainstream retailers, we've devised this tried and tested 8 -step plan to ensure the process goes as smooth as possible. 1) Start with the correct hardware choices - Store expansion could require a change in store reporting requirements, solutions which embrace new technology concepts such as beacon technology, WiFi capabilities etc. Remember however that manufacturers aren’t likely to recommend a competing brand over their own models, so independent advice is recommended. 2) 360 technology assessment - There are many factors that will affect the choice of equipment used in a new store and even the posit...

 Social networking vs. Industry – and how both trends are transforming logistics Social networking vs. Industry – and how both trends are transforming logistics The sharing economy and Industry : the two phenomena share a common origin – at least when it comes to the “Internet of Things” and the “always and everywhere on” mode. But what exactly is behind the sharing economy, and what are the identifiable or at least conceivable ramifications for logistics and the supply chain? What does Industry  look like from this perspective? And last but not least: what is the relationship between these two movements? Back to the first question: In virtually every area of modern logistics, someone is trying to provide services or offer added value by sharing resources and forming collaborative networks: transport systems, freight rates, containers, crowd shipping, end-to-end shipping, 3PL services , fleet management, last mile, storage ... a good overview with specific examples can be foun...

  How to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing ?  Only last year, industry body EEF found that more than a quarter of UK manufacturers lagged behind rivals because they invest less in innovation. This has resulted in them struggling to remain competitive, particularly in today’s globalised economy. With that in mind, it’s great to see that one year on, the manufacturing industry is taking steps towards changing this. EEF’s research from June this year found that it is now investing more heavily in technology and skills to help boost productivity. The idea behind this investment is to drive competition today, and secure future growth in the industry . While this will have a positive impact, there is a lot more manufacturers should be doing. By following the below three steps, they can make this development faster, smoother and more effective. 1. Forge relationships In today’s global economy, markets are complex and barriers to smooth operation are endless - language, legal and...

  Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas deliveries; what can possibly go wrong? Black Friday 2024 will be forever remembered by those retailers and manufacturers who ran hugely successful promotions generating increased sales but who failed to have the appropriate supply chain logistics in place. Many were ill prepared for the increased demand that left several customers dissatisfied by anything from limited stock levels to late deliveries. There were plenty of lessons to be learnt but one of the areas that retailers should consider when distributing orders is to be more flexible. It makes no sense to just deliver from one big distribution centre if the retailer has a number of large stores that could act as hubs to spread the load and, in doing so, reduce both delivery times and costs. Customer service has become the new battleground for manufacturers and retailers as they strive for flawless fulfilment . The added complexity of multiple channels to market means there needs t...

UK poll: current and future challenges in supply chain risk management UK poll: current and future challenges in supply chain risk management Global trade and supply chain management are complex matters. Both areas affect all business units of internationally engaged companies, and smooth collaboration between all internal and external parties is required to successfully fulfil the demands of a global customer base, keep a competitive edge in challenging marketplaces, and comply with all applicable regulations by all involved global authorities. To help better understand the complexity of involved processes, options, and regulatory obligations, AEB is driving various educational initiatives tailored to UK businesses. These include lectures as part of university programmes, research studies in collaboration with educational institutions, white papers by topic specialists, solution webinars by IT specialists, and various events with industry experts focusing on alternating global trade...