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 ...
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The United States is facing a racial wealth gap that has existed for over 330 years. But at the same time, businesses run by systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) still contribute nearly $400 billion to the U.S. economy, even though these communities face barriers to information, capital, and contracts. Hosted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), this podcast channel explores how growing mino ...
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Welcome Queens! Your host, Elle Bradley, will take you inside the lives of fearless women dominating their careers now more than ever. Their fight to the top took grit and their stories inspire others to walk the same path. Leading doctors, athletes, corporate moguls, and more will share their personal accounts of failures, successes, and lessons they have learned along the way. If you want to learn how to be at the top of your career, subscribe above to hear the newest episodes released eve ...
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IF Trump is re-elected, what about US-China Relations?
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In episode 240 of our podcast, hosts Adrian and Renaud dive into a critical discussion just 12 days before the U.S. presidential election. With the possibility of Donald Trump being re-elected, they explore the implications for U.S.-China relations, focusing on trade dynamics and manufacturing. The episode delves into Trump's provocative strategies…
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Agilian Technology: Inside Sofeast's Manufacturing Powerhouse
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In this episode of "China Manufacturing Decoded," host Adrian takes us on a deep dive into Agilian Technology, the contract manufacturing subsidiary of the Sofeast Group. Joined by head of new product development Paul Adams, listeners are offered a rare glimpse into the operations of this dynamic facility located in South China. Discover the array …
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In episode 238 of the podcast, hosts Adrian and Renaud dive into the intricacies of the Bill of Materials (BOM), a crucial document in the product development process. As they gear up for the Global Sources trade fair in Hong Kong, where Renaud will be speaking on the application of artificial intelligence in product design and manufacturing, the c…
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Which Manufacturing Processes Will You Come Across In Asia, And What Are They?
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In this episode of the podcast, join host Adrian and Paul Adams, Sofeast's Head of New Product Development, as they delve into the multifaceted world of manufacturing. From the bustling machine shops of Asia to the intricate processes of electronic manufacturing, they explore the various types of manufacturing you'll encounter when outsourcing prod…
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Sidd Ahmed, CEO of VDart Group, Talks Building a $240M Global Business with NMSDC’s Support
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This NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Sidd Ahmed, Founder and CEO of VDart Group, which has emerged as a global leader in digital talent management, solutions, and products, generating over $240M in revenue. Sidd has redefined success through his unwavering commitment to the principles of his North Star: "people, purpose, planet." …
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Global Supply Chain Shifts: Freight Costs, Dropshipping Hurdles, & Upcoming U.S. Strikes
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This week, your host Adrian is joined by Kate, head of the Sofeast supply chain management team, to bring you the latest updates in logistics and shipping. Discover the recent decline in ocean freight costs, the impact of US port strikes, and the effect of Mexican customs enforcement on Chinese goods. Kate also discusses new US regulations affectin…
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Ann Ramakumaran's Journey to Creating an Award-Winning IT and Staffing Business from the Ground Up
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In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Ann Ramakumaran, Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, Ampcus Inc., is a global IT and business staffing and consulting firm specializing in digital solutions and human capital management. Ann is a visionary …
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Host Renaud Anjoran welcomes product reliability expert Andrew Amirnovin on the show to discuss product warranties. Frequent customer inquiries about the subject prompt this discussion. The conversation begins with an overview of the interconnectedness between product reliability, durability, and warranties. Andrew explains the basic concept of a p…
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Mastering Prototype Accuracy: A Comprehensive Guide
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In episode 234 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast, we explore ensuring that you get accurate prototypes, a crucial step in product development. Our host, Renaud, and Agilian's new product development head and experienced product engineer Paul Adams, discuss the importance of getting good parts for prototypes to avoid wasting time and resour…
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From Product Concept to Market: Costs, Milestones, and Pitfalls.
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Adrian and Renaud delve into the intricate journey of taking a consumer electronic product from concept to market. They discuss the various milestones, tasks, and example costs involved in this process. From the initial product concept and design to prototyping, compliance testing, and finally mass production, they provide a comprehensive overview …
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Automation's Impact on Global Supply Chains. Book Deep Dive: "Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door, Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy"
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In episode 232 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast, Renaud does a deep dive into Christopher Mims' book, Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door, Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy. Mims, a Wall Street Journal journalist, explores the complexities of global supply chains that bring products from factories in Asia to our …
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How Resilience and 22 Years in Corporate America Built an International Supply Chain Business
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In this episode of the NMDSC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Hector Quintanar, President of Trade Management Solutions (TMS). A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, TMS is a leading international supply chain provider specializing in import/export, customs brokerage, all modes of transportation, ware…
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In Episode 231 of the podcast, Adrian and Renaud tackle listener questions on supply chain management. Renaud offers expert advice on ensuring a stable supply of components, managing lead times, and handling inventory and warehousing. From strategic procurement to vendor-managed inventory, get practical tips to optimize your supply chain operations…
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Silicone Compression Molding: What's The Big Deal?
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Welcome to episode 230 of China Manufacturing Decoded, brought to you by Sofeast! This week, your host Adrian and Sofeast senior engineer and new product development head Paul Adams take a journey into the fascinating world of silicone compression molding. In this episode, you'll learn why this production process is so popular for silicone parts an…
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Empowering Employees through Career Development and DEI at ASRC Industrial
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In this NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode, we continue our two-part series featuring ASRC Industrial. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, ASRC Industrial excels in providing environmental solutions and industrial contracting services tailored to client needs. In part one, we featured an insightful…
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Quality Disputes: Legal Protections for Buyers in China's Legal System
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In this episode, we go into the intricacies of the Chinese legal system and explore the legal protections available for buyers who receive bad or fake products from Chinese suppliers so you can protect your business effectively. Sofeast CEO Renaud Anjoran is joined by Jessica Xu, a senior trial litigator and legal counsel for various government bod…
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3 "Must-Follow" Product Design Optimizations & Best Practices
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Paul Adams, senior engineer and head of new product development at Sofeast, spills the beans on 3 key product design optimizations and best practices that it pays to follow to have a successful product launch, namely: How to optimize the design for cost, size, and weight? What are the best practices for PCB design and layout? How to ensure the prod…
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NMSDC's 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report
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In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we discuss the NMSDC’s 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report. Joining us are NMSDC CEO and president Ying McGuire and Supplier.io CEO Aylin Basom. Together, they provide an insightful overview of the report's highlights, discuss how these findings can drive meaningful change, and ex…
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Prototyping and Testing FAQs: How many Iterations and what Tests to be Safe & Compliant?
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Join Renaud and Adrian as they talk about the intricacies of prototyping and testing during new product development. They discuss 2 common FAQs from customers: How many prototype iterations will be needed? What are the essential tests for ensuring product safety and compliance? Renaud explains how different product complexities affect the prototypi…
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The Growing Importance of Software in Electronic Product Manufacturing
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In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud discuss the evolving role of software in the development and manufacturing of electronic products. They explore how software has become a significant source of competitive advantage, often surpassing hardware in importance. Using examples from smartphones to cars, they illustrate how…
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Cultivating Growth in Diverse Suppliers with ASRC Industrial and Cargill
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This episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast is the first installment of a two-part series spotlighting ASRC Industrial (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). ASRC Industrial is a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, specializing in environmental solutions and industrial contracting services customize…
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Prototyping Essentials: The 5 Key Uses of Prototyping Equipment
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Join us as we delve into the five main uses of prototyping equipment, including 3D printers, CNC milling, and more. Our host, Renaud, is joined by Paul Adams, head of the new product development team, to explore why prototyping is crucial for design houses, manufacturing companies, and product developers alike. In this episode, we break down the di…
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Selecting the Right Factory Audit for Your Needs
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Join hosts Renaud and Adrian as they discuss the ins and outs of factory audits and how to select the right one based on your specific requirements. In this episode, Renaud shares insights from his recent experiences and highlights the latest developments at Sofeast Group, including the expansion of their plastic injection molding facility. The mai…
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From "Poorly made in China" to "Made with Quality in China"
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Renaud hosts and is joined again by regular guest, Andrew Amirnovin. They talk about where China has come from quality-wise and the forces that aligned to transform Chinese products from poor to great quality in the past two decades or so. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 03:46 - What happened to transform China-made products from …
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How Zones Fosters Innovation and Diversity in IT on a Global Scale
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In this episode of NMSDC’s Equity in Business Podcast, we explore Sean Hobdy's journey from an entry-level position to the senior vice president of global sales at Zones, a leading global IT solutions provider. Learn how Zones helps companies achieve their digital transformation goals, from desktop to data center, and into the cloud and beyond. Sea…
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Logistics Special! Rising Shipping Costs + FOB vs FCA Incoterms
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Adrian is on hosting duty and is joined by Sofeast's Head of Supply Chain Management, Kate. Rising shipping costs (sea, air, and otherwise) are an issue facing importers from Asia now in 2024, but what's causing it and are there any tips to help you cope? Also, in a second topic, Kate dispels the confusion about FOB vs FCA, explaining why the more …
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Elon Musk's New Product Introduction Philosophy: What Can We Learn?
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Adrian and Renaud get together to talk about Elon Musk's insights and philosophy into developing and bringing new products to market (from an interview by 'Everyday Astronaut' on YouTube at his launch facility a few years back). He shares his philosophies on new product introductions which cover some common sense topics that manufacturers of almost…
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Exploring Apple's iPhone Reliability & Durability Testing
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Renaud hosts and is joined by Andrew Amirnovin, Sofeast's product reliability head, and they're looking at how Apple tests iPhone reliability and durability. Recently Marques Brownlee shared some videos from within Apple's testing lab and interviews with their head of hardware engineering and the insights were interesting. It turns out that Andrew …
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When to do Design Reviews on Innovative Hardware Products?
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Adrian hosts and Renaud goes deep into design reviews which can really save your skin by identifying and fixing problems that can lead to defects and failures. What kinds of product design reviews can be done to reduce problems, and when during the product design and development process should they be done? Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and intro…
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Near-Sourcing in Europe (+ Turkey) VS Buying from China (Feat. Fredrik Gronkvist, Productmkr.com)
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Renaud hosts and is joined by Fredrik Gronkvist, founder of Productmkr.com, to discuss near-sourcing from Europe + Turkey (and Mexico for North American buyers) VS buying from China. Fredrik has done a lot of research on how to source from China alternatives and he now offers a supplier database for subscribers to help make finding the right option…
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What do the USA's May '24 China tariffs mean for importers?
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Adrian and Renaud are back to examine the recent May 14th news of new China tariffs being implemented by the Biden administration with the overall aim of reducing trade with China whom many in America see as flooding the market with cheap exports that damage American businesses who can't compete. EVs, solar panels, medical devices, steel and alumin…
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IP Protection when buying from China (Feat. Dan Harris, China Law Blog)
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Renaud welcomes Dan Harris, Partner of the Seattle-headquartered and globally officed Harris Sliwoski LLP and long-time writer of the China Law Blog, to the podcast! Over the years he has shared so much valuable information for importers who buy from and manufacture in China; a key topic being keeping IP safe when purchasing from Chinese suppliers.…
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Exploring Plastic Injection Molding Pilot Runs
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Renaud hosts and is joined by Sofeast Group senior engineer, Paul Adams, to discuss how to go from a design to mass-producing your plastic injection molded parts, first following the proven pre-production pilot run approach to ensure risks are kept to a minimum. You'll learn what should be optimized and what should not be skipped, even if sometimes…
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The Rise Of The Dragon: Exploring China’s Technology Dominance
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Today Adrian and Andrew Amirnovin, our reliability and testing head, look at some of China's recent technology successes, what fuels China's tech dominance, and how technology is caught up in the middle of the US-China trade war. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 06:18 - What is fuelling China's tech dominance? 12:40 - The success s…
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10 Common Problems From Chinese Suppliers (& How You Can Deal With Them)
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Adrian and Renaud get together to talk about 10 common problems that companies with Chinese manufacturing suppliers often face, AND how you can deal with them. Hopefully, you are not one of the unlucky ones, but being prepared with the knowledge to avoid issues is always helpful! Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction 03:22 - 1. If your s…
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Adrian and Renaud discuss Quality Fade. This bad practice from suppliers sees them put their profits before your product quality, but the big problem is that you may not even know it is happening as it's a gradual process where quality declines over time, bit by bit. Are you at risk, how do you identify it, and what can you do to combat it? We reve…
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PCBA Protection: How to Care for the Heart of your Electronic Product
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On this episode of the China Manufacturing Decoded Podcast, Adrian hosts and is joined by Andrew, our reliability and testing head who is going to explain why the PCBA in your electronic product is critical, and how to protect it both physically and through product design. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 01:45 - What is the PCB an…
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Traceability In Manufacturing: Far More Than Just A Safety Net
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Adrian and Renaud are talking about traceability for manufacturers which provides a detailed record of how the products are manufactured and the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. Having this mindset and system can help you to reduce risks and deal with problems quickly by pinpointing where they arise. It can also help you be a …
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Boeing's Serious Issue: Bad Manufacturing Habits
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Air travel requires an extremely high level of safety, so it's very embarrassing for Boeing that they have been dogged by quality and reliability issues lately, resulting in a near-disaster on a brand new Alaska Airlines 737 Max. Renaud and Paul look at Boeing's recent troubles, based on information from news reports, that seem to have been caused …
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Manufacturer's & Buyer's Risks in China: Mitigation and Insurance Tips
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Our CEO Renaud is joined by Marc Burban and Amanda Han, insurance brokers from Asian Risks Management Services. We get advice from these two China insurance experts, explore the typical risks that manufacturers and buyers in China face, and learn how you can use insurance and risk management to mitigate them. For anyone manufacturing in China, this…
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Chinese e-Bike/Scooter Battery Fire Risks Are No Joke! (Feat.Clive Greenwood)
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Renaud is joined by regular guest, Clive Greenwood, an international product compliance expert based in China. They talk about the growing risks of Li-ion batteries used in Chinese e-bikes and scooters amid many high-profile fires in China, deaths in the West, and grave warnings from the FDNY. Clive also makes suggestions about how legislation can …
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Apple Vision Pro Cracking Up! Reliability Problems, So Soon? (BONUS)
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In this bonus episode, our host and CEO Renaud is joined by our product reliability and durability expert, Andrew Amirnovin, to talk about the bad news for Apple that their much-hyped Vision Pro headset is cracking just weeks after being released to the public. They explore the durability problems rearing their heads only a month or so into the pro…
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Plastic & Metal Development Prototypes: Uses & Limitations
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Adrian hosts and is joined by Sofeast Group senior engineer, Paul Adams, and they talk about the uses and limitations of the metal and plastic 'development prototypes,' that is to say, product prototypes made during the development process and before mass production. Remember, these are not production-standard prototypes, but that doesn't mean that…
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Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
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N. Scott Phillips is a charismatic (MLK-ish) long-time leader in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of Baltimore, Maryland with expertise in manufacturing. He also is an attorney and a Maryland state delegate. In this episode, he urges MBEs to “not get discouraged” and to keep heart. He stated that, including himself, there are many or…
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Handing Over To Manufacturing: Best Practices
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Adrian and Renaud discuss how to plan for the handover of your innovative new product to manufacturing (with a focus on hard goods with mechanical elements and some electronic/electrical parts). Product handover should be a structured process of actions taken mainly before the manufacturer gets involved to ensure a smooth transition from you to the…
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Technology & Innovation in Freight Forwarding (Feat. Amit Rosenthal, CEO of Proboxx)
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Renaud hosts today and welcomes guest speaker Amit Rosenthal, CEO of Proboxx, to the show and this episode's focus is on moving your products from Asia to where they need to be via freight forwarding. They discuss how the latest technological advancements in freight forwarding are streamlining operations, improving tracking and transparency, and of…
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What's A Good QA Auditing & Inspection Program For New Products?
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Adrian and Renaud go through what makes a good QA auditing and inspection program for innovative new electro-mechanical products that will reduce risks of poor quality, reliability, and compliance, and detect the issues in time for them to be worked on before anything is shipped. Unless you are producing simple products or working with a supplier w…
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Why NOT doing ESD testing on new electronic products is scary!
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On this episode of the China Manufacturing Decoded Podcast, Adrian hosts and is joined by Andrew, our reliability and compliance expert, from the Sofeast Group for a deep dive into electrostatic discharge (ESD) – a critical factor in electronics production with the potential for significant impact on product success and customer satisfaction. They …
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Impact of Yemen's Houthis On Global Shipping in Jan '24 (BONUS)
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Welcome to our special 200th episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, a podcast by Sofeast Group, where we discuss global manufacturing topics to help you decode and navigate the supply chain world. In this episode, we discuss the impact of the Houthi Yemeni rebels' attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, and how it may affect your shipping costs and ot…
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The Experience Effect: The Key to Mass Production Cost Reduction & Efficiency
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In this insightful episode, host Renaud Anjoran and senior engineer Paul Adams delve into the intriguing world of the 'experience effect' - a phenomenon that offers a wealth of benefits in mass production through persistent refinement and accumulated knowledge. Immersing you in several industrial examples, Renaud and Paul throw light on how Boeing …
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