Practical notes on the decisions behind developing products, manufacturing in China and running international operations.
Operations
A fractional head of operations gives a growing business senior operations leadership, part time. What the role covers, the signs you need one, when you do not, and how to make it work.
Doing Business in China
Managing Chinese suppliers from Europe works, until something goes wrong. What changes when someone is on the ground: time zones, factory visits, samples, problem solving and working relationships.
E-commerce Operations
A second warehouse can cut delivery times and shipping costs in a key market, but it also splits your stock and adds work. The signs it is time, what it really costs and how to plan the move.
Supply Chain
Chinese New Year slows or stops much of Chinese manufacturing for weeks. How to plan orders, freight, quality checks and stock so the holiday does not leave you without product.
Product Development
A quote is only as good as the request behind it. What to prepare on specifications, quantities, packaging, compliance and shipping terms, so the prices you get back are real and comparable.
Manufacturing in China
A production sample is the reference your whole order is measured against. Here is how to check it properly, write the approval down and use it to hold quality through production.