 
Products manufactured in China can be of high-quality and attractive prices, but before you choose China as your supplier, you need to consider the following:
If you can use local raw materials China will be competitive. If you need imported materials,
China might not be competitive for you.
New tooling in China will be cost effective, especially for smaller volumes. If you want to import existing tooling, China might not be the best option.
You should always factor in one extra week for airfreight, and 5 additional weeks for sea freight, to the total delivery time. Can your customers accept this, or do you need to consider warehousing?
You need to evaluate your own product documentation before you start sourcing in China. Many failures can be attributed to customers' lack of detailed technical documentation in English and Chinese.
China is the world's production base. Your potential supplier may also supply large multinationals and prioritize their delivery rate. You need to define your own position in the sourcing market.
China is fast and effective in developing products. If your products are sensitive to copyrights we recommend you to define a clear strategy before sourcing parts directly from China.
China is a wonderful place to work and travel. But when it comes to business, there is a different way of operating and thinking. You need to understand and accept China before you enter the Chinese market.
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