The American consumer market offers more choices of goods, often at competitive prices, than ever before. American consumers have access to a wide array of goods, such as clothing, electronics, furniture, and automobiles, both in retail stores and online. Where does this abundance of goods come from? The benefits of free trade agreements. However, delving […]
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BamBody Case Study
BamBody, an Australian manufacturer specializing in women’s underwear, faced significant challenges with their Chinese manufacturing partner. The partner was unable to keep up with BamBody’s increasing demand, encountered quality issues, and struggled with efficient product delivery to their on-demand warehouse in Texas. Recognizing the need for a reliable solution, BamBody turned to Novalink to address […]
Minimum Order Quantity [2023]
How to Unlock Manufacturing Success by Going Beyond MOQs: Keys to Effective Partnerships and Profitability A minimum order quantity (MOQ) is a term used in manufacturing that refers to the lowest number of units that must be purchased in a single order. It can be based on cost or volume and is used by manufacturers […]
Made in China: What Does It Mean to You? [2024]
Consumers took the “Made in China” label for granted: few questioned the quality and were often just attracted to the low price. The average consumer now scrutinizes what “Made in China” really means and asks: Is it really that cheap? What’s the quality like? And most importantly; Are the Chinese goods, despite their price, worth […]
China First: Wrong Reasons for the Decline of American Manufacturing
Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article published on the Shoreview Management Advisors website in January 2019. Trade Deficits and the Potential of Manufacturing Returning to the US Dominate Today’s Headlines Structural trade deficits are driving the headlines. With “America First” as the justification, the US has imposed steel and aluminum tariffs, and […]