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Choosing the Right Supplier: Background Checks
A lot can go into choosing the right supplier for your business. Pricing logistics, quality - all of these and more affect which manufacturer is right for you. How do you find the right supplier? Background checks are used to reduce the risks. Just like with any...
What is the Procurement Process?
Procurement is the process of obtaining something that enables a business to operate. From identifying the initial need, to placing the order and the eventual delivery of the goods, procurement describes the entire process. Each company requires some form of...
What Are The Benefits Of Manufacturing With Bamboo?
Last year, we published this post on manufacturing with bamboo fibre in our products. As a sustainable and versatile material that omits the need for plastics, bamboo products are becoming very popular with the eco conscious consumer and as a consequence, the...
The Increased Value of a China-Based Procurement Team Post COVID-19
Manufacturing and supply chains have been affected by COVID-19 across the globe. For several months, all manufacturing in China came to a halt, but slowly, things have been returning to normal. A large problem remains that travel to China is prohibited from the...
How to Develop and Manufacture Your Own Activewear Product Line
According to Allied Market Research, the global activewear industry is expected to reach nearly $547 billion by 2024. The growth of this industry is reflective of independent fashion and sports brands developing their own sport wear ranges, competing with...
The GHL Team is Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival
This week, the GHL team based in Xiamen will be observing a traditional Chinese festival called the Dragon Boat Festival. It is also known as Duanwu Festival and is a traditional and important celebration in China. It is a day set to celebrate the great patriot poet,...
How Are Weighted Blankets Made?
In our previous post, we looked at the benefits of weighted blankets. From easing insomnia and improving sleep quality, to helping the elderly, reducing anxiety and managing autism symptoms, the benefits of weighted blankets are seeing them appear more and more in the...
The Benefits of Weighted Blankets
Initially used for treating those on with autism spectrum disorder, weighted blankets are becoming more popular with the general public for a variety of reasons, starting after a Kickstarter campaign went viral in 2017. Gravity: The Weighted Blanket for Sleep, Stress...
China’s Best Performing Cities in 2019
In recent years, China has been at the forefront of sustainable development. California-based Milken Institute has been tracking the best performing cities in China since 2015, based on comprehensive data from 34 tier-1 and tier-2 cities and 228 tier-3 cities. Based...
The Effect of Chinese New Year on Supply Chains
Cultural events can have an unfortunate effect of supply chains for many businesses. Annual events like Christmas and bank holidays can put a halt to the manufacturing and production of products. For many businesses sourcing manufacturing from abroad, there may come a...
GHL Sourcing, China: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival
Falling on the 15th day of the 8th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after the Chinese New Year. For this year, the Mid-Autumn Day falls on 13th September. It takes its name from the fact...
How Will Brexit Impact Your Supply Chain?
The Brexit deadline is approaching and the phrase ‘supply chain resilience’ is being brought up in more and more discussions. As a company who specialises in managing supply chains, we have been invited to take part in many discussions around the subject. How...
Optimising Your Procurement Process with a Sourcing Agent
Popularly referred to as the “world factory”, China has become exceptionally well-known for being a cost sourcing destination for many start-ups and established business. A sourcing agent plays a very important role in outsourcing manufacturing in China. The services...
The Best Places to Manufacture in China
China is one of the most rapidly growing countries in the world and when it comes to manufacturing, it is the largest supplier in the world. It’s known for lower manufacturing costs, higher production capability and better expansion opportunities. If you’re not...
The Bamboo Revolution: Creating Sustainable Products With Bamboo Fibre
As the world opens its eyes to the dangers of single use plastics, companies are looking for new, sustainable materials to use in manufacturing. From beeswax to paper, there are plenty of alternatives that can be used in production. One alternative in particular is...