Chinese Or Western Model Manufacturer. Which To Use In China?

In this episode...

Sofeast's CEO Renaud recently wrote this guest post on Harris Bricken's China Law Blog about the two main product development models importers will experience when sourcing a Chinese manufacturing partner. Today he goes deeper, joined by Adrian from the Sofeast team, and explains what they are in detail, why expectations about how most Chinese manufacturers will behave need to change, and their pros & cons to you if you're searching for a manufacturer right now. You'll learn which model to use, how to structure your relationship with a Chinese manufacturer, protect IP effectively, and much more...

 

Show Sections

00:00 - Greetings & introduction

01:59 - Who does the product engineering design work?

08:16 - The 'Western Model' and its pros & cons

18:13 - The 'Chinese Model' and its pros & cons

33:03 - How do you select which model is better for your needs?

38:50 - Wrapping up. 

 

Related content...

• China Product Development Models and Risks [China Law Blog]
• Exploring Product Development Agreements For Importers [Podcast]
• OEM, ODM, Contract Manufacturers: Which Chinese Supplier To Choose?
• IP Protection in China when Developing Your New Product [Importer’s Guide]
• DIY Sourcing From China Part 1: Good Fit, Sourcing, Vetting, & Backups [Podcast]
• Why You Need Mature Product Designs BEFORE Working With A Chinese Manufacturer!

 

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