Manufacturing Overseas: China vs. Vietnam
Is Vietnam the new China in the manufacturing sector? The short answer is not yet. But it does have potential to get there in the future. China's economy is changing. It has been for a...
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6 Things to Look for in a Contract Manufacturing Partner
There are many benefits to manufacturing abroad, but the logistics of it never come without challenges. Whether you are just beginning your manufacturing journey or have already established a process, here are 6 things to...
Read More3 Reasons Why DFM is Important to Think About
DFM (design for manufacturing) is the process of designing your product with the goal of making it easy to manufacture. It is a critical manufacturing tooling design and process development step before making a brand...
Read MoreWhen JIT Meets Murphy’s Law
In the contract manufacturing business, supply chain professionals know that an interruption in the supply chain will cause turmoil, and can even shut down the ecosystem of a sub-contractor network. This may lead to a...
Read MoreHow is a Batch of Customized Products Manufactured?
You've placed an order and you're ready to get your customized products manufactured. Now what? What are the next steps in the process? The Process After an order is placed and confirmed, E-BI will dedicate...
Read MoreHow to Manage Supply Chain Risk
In the modern age of business, technology has made the world more interconnected than ever. This interconnectedness creates many new opportunities. Companies can now source from virtually anywhere in the world, and can create more...
Read MoreHow to Reduce International Logistics Cost
What is the cost of international logistics? International logistics is quite different from those of familiar domestic shipping because the cost includes the fees of goods going through the border of at least 2 countries...
Read MoreContract Manufacturing 101: Hiring a Great Contractor
Hiring a contractor to manufacture your product can seem like a daunting task. We've outlined a few things to keep in mind to help make sure your contractor is the best one for you. Continue...
Read MoreHow to Manage Overseas Subcontractors
Even without including cultural and language barriers, managing subcontractors overseas is a complicated and challenging task. In addition, oversea subcontractors, especially low cost regions like China, have their unique issues. However, the good news is...
Read MoreAre Ocean Freight Containers Safe For My Product?
Many products use materials sensitive to heat and moisture. Extreme heat or humidity could damage materials such as adhesives, and chemical compounds used in products. This raises the question: can the conditions of ocean freight...
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