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| Renaud Anjoran |
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| Factory workers: it's all their fault! |
Chinese factory workers are often seen as the obstacle to higher quality, fewer working hours, and better safety measures. Let’s study each of these issues separately:
1. Chinese factory workers, not capable of good workmanship?
As I wrote before, managers like to point to individual operators as the cause of quality problems. And I admit it is quite tempting in certain cases.
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Posted03/04/2010 |
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| Paris Living Trends - Spring 2010 |
Twice a year in September and January, for more than 10 years, the MAISON&OBJET trade show has been bringing together players from the home-fashion sector to offer them a major focal point to express themselves and to network. The show's determined focus on creativity brings together homeware and furniture brands in one place, positioning it as a key exhibition in Europe. This year was no exception with both established... |
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Posted03/04/2010 |
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| Spring Dining Trends 2010 - MAISON & OBJET |
Twice a year in September and January, for more than 10 years, the MAISON&OBJET trade show has been bringing together players from the home-fashion sector to offer them a major focal point to express themselves and to network. The show's determined focus on creativity brings together homeware and furniture brands in one place, positioning it as a key exhibition in Europe. This year was no exception with both established and... |
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Posted03/04/2010 |
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| The Best Furniture Sourcing Fairs (Spring 2010) |
For a list of ALL upcoming events through May, visit our Furniture Fair Calendar
February
Las Vegas Market (Feb 1-5)
The second largest furniture fair in the United States, it boasts over 5 million square feet of buildings, and all the top American home furnishing... |
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Posted01/11/2010 |
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| Negotiate about prices, not about quality standards |
I had a funny conversation with one of my clients’ suppliers. My inspector had found too many defects and had to reject one of their shipments. I was also in the factory, monitoring the whole thing. I started questioning the supplier about their quality checks during production. This is what they told me:
You know, for the price [the importer] gives us, we really select the best factories we can work with in this area. We can’t afford to work with better factories.
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Posted01/11/2010 |
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| Seth Berman |
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| Las Vegas Eases Pressure off High Point Market |
In an unexpected announcement, the Las Vegas Market is moving their fall show back to early August, giving High Point some breathing room.
Last summer, it seemed The Las Vegas market was making their power move to become the most-attended furniture fair in the United States. ... |
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Posted01/11/2010 |
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| Incredible India |
Some of the greatest-looking products come from India. Long known for their design and manufacturing skills, this year’s Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair did not disappoint.
Those... |
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Posted11/04/2009 |
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| Eco Friendly - Refurbished Furniture |
What could be more environmentally friendly than bamboo, less wasteful than cardboard, and more recyclable than aluminum? Your old furniture! Forget about throwing away furniture, the guys at Purpose Furniture Restoration have shown how... |
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Posted11/03/2009 |
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| Buying from a Large Factory? |
Small importers tend to have the feeling that buying from a large factory is more expensive but more reassuring. There is some truth regarding the higher prices, but risks are not necessarily lower. Buyers should be aware of the different dynamics at play here.
What do I call a large private factory in China?
I have three things in mind:
At least 2,000 workers (and sometimes many, many more).
The target market: most of the... |
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Posted11/03/2009 |
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| Our Favorite Design Blogs |
In Part Two of our FREE resources for designers, we have listed some great blogs. These blogs are updated almost every day by passionate writers, often feature more interesting concepts, and make it easier to view the latest trends that you may have missed. If you follow all these blogs, you should not miss another!
Emmas.blogg.se
Emmas Design Blog is one of the... |
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Posted11/03/2009 |
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| Living Trends at Maison et Objet (Paris 09) |
Twice a year, in September and January, for more than 10 years, the MAISON&OBJET trade show has been bringing together players from the home-fashion sector to offer them a major focal point to express themselves and to network. The show's determined focus on creativity brings together homeware and furniture brands in one place, positioning it as a key exhibition in Europe. This year was no exception with both established and emerging brands showcasing the very best of lifestyle design for... |
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Posted09/30/2009 |
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| Fall Dining Trends - Paris 2009 |
Twice a year, in September and January, for more than 10 years, the MAISON&OBJET trade show has been bringing together players from the home-fashion sector to offer them a major focal point to express themselves and to network. The show's determined focus on creativity brings together homeware and furniture brands in one place, positioning it as a key exhibition in Europe. This year was no exception with both established and emerging brands showcasing the very best of lifestyle design for... |
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Posted09/30/2009 |
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| Great FREE Resources for Furniture and Home Decor Designers |
Who doesn’t love FREE design information. Recently in one of the groups we belong to in LinkedIn, the CEO of Mudpie Design (a trend forecasting company) posted a great discussion. “Great resources for designers – FREE!” This inspired us... |
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Posted09/28/2009 |
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| Material Costs Bouncing Back |
I recently received a very interesting report on raw material costs from a lighting factory. I’ve been aware of the major drop in material costs over the last year, but I did not anticipate that they would be climbing... |
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Posted09/01/2009 |
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| Walmart Developing Worldwide Sustainable Product Index |
Who would think that Walmart would take the first step towards developing a worldwide sustainable product rating? For a long time Walmart was considered by many environmentalists as the leading polluter and local job loss creator.
Last week, Walmart released a ... |
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Posted08/19/2009 |
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