China Manufacturing Decoded
By Sofeast
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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today!
WHO IS RENAUD?
Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia.
WHY LISTEN?
We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
WHO IS RENAUD?
Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia.
WHY LISTEN?
We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Setting Up a New Factory? Ask These Questions First (Feat. David Collins III, CEO of MTG)
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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The Truth Behind “8–12 Weeks”: Injection Mold Tooling Timelines Exposed
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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QC During NPI: Build Quality In Before Mass Production
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May 29, 2026 |
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Why Working Prototypes Fail in Production, Part 2: The Failure Patterns and Fixes
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May 22, 2026 |
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Why Working Prototypes Fail in Production, Part 1: What Changes Before Mass Production
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May 15, 2026 |
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Gold: NRE Costs Exposed: How One-Time Engineering Bills Can Sink Your Product (Ep. 49 revisited)
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May 08, 2026 |
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Why Hardware Projects Stall: Avoiding 'Failure to Launch'
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May 01, 2026 |
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Why Version 1 Shouldn’t Be Perfect (And What to Do After You Launch)
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Gold: The NPI Playbook — How to Take Ideas to Mass Production (Ep. 20 revisited)
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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How to Cost Your Product Properly (Design-to-Cost Explained) | Paul Adams
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Product Compliance Mistakes That Kill Hardware Projects (Avoid These Early)
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Design to Cost: Hit Your Price Target Before Production
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Low Volume Production in China: What Actually Works
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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When Early Orders Backfire: The Worrying Cost of Skipping Part Qualification
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Iran Conflict Fallout: Rising Costs & Delays for China Manufacturing
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Manufacturing in China for the U.S. in 2026: Tariffs, China+1, and the Real Cost of Moving Production
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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U.S. Supreme Court Shake-Up: Trump’s 2nd-Term Tariffs Overturned (BONUS)
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Choosing the Right Manufacturing Process & Avoiding Production Bottlenecks (DFM, Capacity, and Line Balancing)
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Are You Building What People Will Actually Buy? How to Validate Demand, Customers, and Features
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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China & India IN. The USA OUT? Tariffs, Alliances & Supply Chains.
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Prototype ≠ Production: The Million-Dollar DFM Mistake
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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CES 2026: China’s Robot Revolution: Humanoids, Edge AI and Rapid Prototyping
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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New Product Development Explained: The Hidden Risks Between Idea and Production
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Square Pegs, Round Holes: Picking the Right Manufacturer for Your Product
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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The Iron Triangle of NPI: What to Sacrifice: Time, Cost or Quality?
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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2026 Manufacturing Trends: Tariffs, China+1, Repairability, AI & ‘Smart’ Factories
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Spotting Kickbacks In China Manufacturing: Middlemen Could Be Costing You
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Can You Afford to Manufacture Your Idea? Budget Truths from Idea to Mass Production
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Mold in the Container: How to Protect Your Shipments from Devastation
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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How to Hire a Real Quality Manager in China/Asia
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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How to Reduce Injection Molding Costs Without Sacrificing Quality & Reliability
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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What The October 30 Trump–Xi Trade Framework Means for US Importers
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Designing for Toughness: How to Specify & Achieve the Right IK Rating
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Who’s Responsible? EU & UK Product Compliance Explained (AR, Importers & Dropshipping) [Feat. Roberth Jonsson of 24HourAR]
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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When Wearables Fail: Swelling Rings, Cracked Watches, and Failing Earbuds
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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BONUS: China rare-earth export controls vs. U.S. 100% tariff threat + what it means for manufacturers
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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From Sketch to Factory: Industrial Design For Manufacturers (Feat. Vera Roldan)
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Getting PR Right and Trade Fair Tips for Hardware Startups
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Fail‑Safe by Design: Avoiding Catastrophic Product Failures
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Choosing the Right Polymer Processing Method
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Plastic Playbook: Choosing The Right Polymer
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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BONUS: China’s Oct 1 Export Overhaul: What Every Manufacturer Must Do Now
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Prototype to Production: 7 Sneaky Pitfalls to Avoid
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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When To Sign Off On Injection Mold Tooling — Inside the Journey from DFM to T0→T2
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Traffic Lights for Product Success. How Phase Gates Save Time & Money
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Tariffs, Trade War, and the Factory Floor: Buyer Risks in 2025
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Pilot Runs: Crucial for Manufacturing Success
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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India Overtakes China in US Smartphone Shipments: What It Really Means
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Q&A: Invention > Marketplace, Shorter Manufacturing Timelines, China V West Biz Culture Differences, etc.
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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The Rise and Struggles of Smaller E-Commerce Sellers: Lessons from 2015 to Now
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Retail vs. Amazon FBA vs. D2C: Logistics & Product Prep Clarified
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Vietnam-US Trade Deal: Trump’s Tariff Tactics & Transshipment Troubles
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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China's Rare Earth Monopoly: A Looming Supply Chain Crisis?
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Tesla's Cybertruck Debacle: Reliability, Politics, & Plummeting Sales
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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More Than Just A Box: Guide To Making Packaging
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Protect Your IP: Strategies for Safely Sourcing Components
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Exploring the book: "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company"
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May 29, 2025 |
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Post-Brexit Compliance: Selling in the UK vs the EU
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May 23, 2025 |
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Trading Companies Explained (BONUS)
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May 21, 2025 |
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Breaking the Mold: How 3D-Printed Tooling Is Revolutionizing Plastic Prototyping
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May 16, 2025 |
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China Tariff Reductions (May 12) Breakdown: Temporary Relief for U.S. Companies [BONUS]
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May 13, 2025 |
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Tariffs, Trade Shifts & Tactics: A U.S. Importer's Guide (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark)
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May 09, 2025 |
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Getting It Right from the Start: Essential Guide to Working with Manufacturers
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May 02, 2025 |
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India Rising: Can It Replace China as a Manufacturing Giant?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Toy Safety, Trade Wars, and Tariffs: Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever (Feat. Thierry Bourret)
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Top 10 FAQs about Chinese Contract Manufacturing: Part 2
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Tariffs, Tactics, and Trade Shocks: Breaking Down Trump's ‘Liberation Day’ Policy Blitz (BONUS)
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Top 10 FAQs about Chinese Contract Manufacturing: Part 1
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Manufacturing Process Controls = Better Product Quality
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Quality Inspections Guide: Minimize Risk, Maximize Quality
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How Life Cycle Assessments Drive Product Sustainability Changes
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Production-Ready? Critical Deliverables & Validations You Can’t Skip
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Trump Adds ANOTHER 10% Tariff To Chinese Products.
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Using Early Field Failure Analysis (EFFA) to Prevent Product Disasters
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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2D Drawings in Manufacturing: A Timeless Tool
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Risk Assessments: Taming Project and Product/Process Level Risks
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Fame to Bankruptcy: France's Angell E-Bike Startup's Story
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Trump Hits Canada, Mexico, and China with Tariffs
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Tooling BEFORE Final Prototypes: A Necessary Leap of Faith?
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Factory Audits on New VS Current Suppliers: Safeguarding Quality & Minimizing Risks
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Building Quality at the Source: Lessons from Industry Leaders
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Who To Bring YOUR Product Idea To Life? CM with vertical integration VS Separate Suppliers.
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Importing to the USA, HTS Code Tips, and Handling Tariffs (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark)
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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2024 Review: A Year-End Reflection and a Look Ahead
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Metal Injection Molding: The Best Process You AREN'T Using
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Exploring MVP vs SLC: Which is Right for Your Product Launch?
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Trump's Second Term: Tariff Talks Ignite Global Tensions
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI: Insights from Bryan DeBois
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly): Deep Dive
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Unpacking the Product Requirements Document
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Analyzing Different types of Testing Labs and their Activities
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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When and How to Switch Suppliers? Detailed Advice.
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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IF Trump is re-elected, what about US-China Relations?
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Agilian Technology: Inside Sofeast's Manufacturing Powerhouse
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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What's in your Bill of Materials?
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Which Manufacturing Processes Will You Come Across In Asia, And What Are They?
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Global Supply Chain Shifts: Freight Costs, Dropshipping Hurdles, & Upcoming U.S. Strikes
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Product Warranties: What period do you need?
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Mastering Prototype Accuracy: A Comprehensive Guide
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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From Product Concept to Market: Costs, Milestones, and Pitfalls.
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Sep 06, 2024 |