Alibaba—the Elephant in the Room

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With over 17 years of experience as a premier sourcing company for Chinese manufacturing, we at Avela Corporation have heard a lot about Alibaba. When we hear about it, it is usually from perspective clients who have had bad experiences with businesses they have met through that portal, or they have simply outgrown it. Either way often leads them to … Read More

Strike Gold with China Manufacturing

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Find the Right Sourcing Agent to Strike Gold with China ManufacturingAnyone considering outsourcing manufacturing to China soon encounters the term “China sourcing agent” –-at least they should. Sourcing agents are important in parts of the world where cultural norms typically do not follow the Rule of Law or respect the sanctity of contracts—which are concepts many people elsewhere take for … Read More

A break from China Sourcing

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Well usually my mind is on all things China. China Sourcing of products and services is all I think about. But at this time in the holiday season, I like to take a break from sourcing and think about what is most important this time of year. And of course that is family. The latest addition to our family is my daughter-in-law … Read More

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