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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In Episode 257, hosts Adrian and Renaud explore risk assessments and the importance of understanding risks at both macro (project) and micro (product) levels. With practical insights, they explore how businesses can identify potential risks in new product development, supply chain setups, and manufacturing processes.
Assessing risks is a fundamental practice that can save businesses from costly mistakes, compliance issues, and unforeseen market disruptions. Join us as we break down why risk assessments matter, how to conduct them effectively, and the best strategies to mitigate threats in manufacturing, especially for those sourcing from China and Asia.
Show Sections
- 00:00 - Introduction & U.S. Tariff Updates
- 04:27 - Understanding Risk Assessments: Why They Matter
- 07:04 - Project-Level Risks in Manufacturing
- 11:00 - Product & Process-Level Risks
- 23:20 - How to Conduct a Risk Assessment
- 29:49 - Risk Mitigation Strategies & Best Practices
- 36:06 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways
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- Get help from Sofeast! On-Site Process FMEA + Process Control Plan Workshops
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