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How Are Weighted Blankets Made?
In our previous post, we looked at the benefits of weighted blankets. From easing insomnia and improving sleep quality, to helping the elderly, reducing anxiety and managing autism symptoms, the benefits of weighted blankets are seeing them appear more and more in the...
The Benefits of Weighted Blankets
Initially used for treating those on with autism spectrum disorder, weighted blankets are becoming more popular with the general public for a variety of reasons, starting after a Kickstarter campaign went viral in 2017. Gravity: The Weighted Blanket for Sleep, Stress...
China’s Best Performing Cities in 2019
In recent years, China has been at the forefront of sustainable development. California-based Milken Institute has been tracking the best performing cities in China since 2015, based on comprehensive data from 34 tier-1 and tier-2 cities and 228 tier-3 cities. Based...
The Effect of Chinese New Year on Supply Chains
Cultural events can have an unfortunate effect of supply chains for many businesses. Annual events like Christmas and bank holidays can put a halt to the manufacturing and production of products. For many businesses sourcing manufacturing from abroad, there may come a...
GHL Sourcing, China: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival
Falling on the 15th day of the 8th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after the Chinese New Year. For this year, the Mid-Autumn Day falls on 13th September. It takes its name from the fact...
How Will Brexit Impact Your Supply Chain?
The Brexit deadline is approaching and the phrase ‘supply chain resilience’ is being brought up in more and more discussions. As a company who specialises in managing supply chains, we have been invited to take part in many discussions around the subject. How...
Optimising Your Procurement Process with a Sourcing Agent
Popularly referred to as the “world factory”, China has become exceptionally well-known for being a cost sourcing destination for many start-ups and established business. A sourcing agent plays a very important role in outsourcing manufacturing in China. The services...
The Best Places to Manufacture in China
China is one of the most rapidly growing countries in the world and when it comes to manufacturing, it is the largest supplier in the world. It’s known for lower manufacturing costs, higher production capability and better expansion opportunities. If you’re not...
The Bamboo Revolution: Creating Sustainable Products With Bamboo Fibre
As the world opens its eyes to the dangers of single use plastics, companies are looking for new, sustainable materials to use in manufacturing. From beeswax to paper, there are plenty of alternatives that can be used in production. One alternative in particular is...
How to Source Great Quality Products From China?
When sourcing products from China or anywhere outside the EU it is worth remembering that quality is not a standard definition, everyone has different quality expectations. In this post, we will explore the process you need to go through if you want to get great...
How Long Does it Take to Manufacture Your Products in China?
Manufacturing your products in China is an effective way to grow your business and improve profit margins. It is also a huge challenge for many business owners who have worries about the process or are unsure about the questions they should be asking. Challenges in...
Travel in China: Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Taxi in China
At GHL Sourcing we are lucky enough to be able to experience two very different cultures with offices based in both Cardiff, Wales and in Xiamen, China. Over the last 15 years, having a permanent base in China has allowed us to gain valuable experience not only in the...
Successful Product Development with a Chinese Manufacturer
Using a Chinese manufacturer to help with your product development can be an incredibly successful strategy, especially if you plan on using the same factory for your full production. A good manufacturer will have a team in place to help develop prototypes and sample...
Logistics: The Best Way to Get Products to The UK
Outsourcing the manufacturing of your products overseas can be a cost-effective way to grow your business but the logistics of getting those products delivered to your UK premises can be confusing. There are many different ways to get your products to the UK. If you...
Sourcing Agents: Adding Value or Removing Profits?
Some people see sourcing agents as middlemen just adding another step to the supply chain without really justifying their existence. We know that these situations do happen and companies like this should be avoided. However, a good sourcing agency should be adding...