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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 Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
In episode 241 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Paul Adams, head of new product development, is joined by Fabien Gaussorgues, CEO of Agilian Technology, to explore the critical decision to switch suppliers (manufacturers) in Asia, especially China.
They discuss common warning signs that it's time to change, such as quality inconsistencies and communication breakdowns, while sharing actionable strategies to make transitions smoother, like setting clear expectations and gradual production shifts. Fabien brings real-world examples, illustrating how well-managed supplier changes can lead to better quality, faster turnaround, and cost savings.
Show Sections
- 00:00: Introduction and Fabien's Background and Expertise
- 01:47: Reasons for Switching Suppliers
- 12:06: Real Case Studies of Customers who Encountered Such Issues
- 19:30: Managing Supplier Transitions Effectively
- 24:30: Risks when switching to a new manufacturer
- 31:54: Key points in the process of transferring to the new manufacturer
- 42:31: Wrapping Up
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