Join Renaud Anjoran, founder of Asian manufacturing support firm Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers & people who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & SE Asia today! Listen to weekly tips drawing on his decades of manufacturing in Asia, exploration of key manufacturing concepts, and discussions with interesting guests from the industry.
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Join Renaud Anjoran, founder of Asian manufacturing support firm Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers & people who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & SE Asia today! Listen to weekly tips drawing on his decades of manufacturing in Asia, exploration of key manufacturing concepts, and discussions with interesting guests from the industry.
Q&A: Invention > Marketplace, Shorter Manufacturing Timelines, China V West Biz Culture Differences, etc.
China Manufacturing Decoded
34 minutes 31 seconds
3 months ago
Q&A: Invention > Marketplace, Shorter Manufacturing Timelines, China V West Biz Culture Differences, etc.
In this diverse episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, hosts Adrian and Renaud cover several thought-provoking topics based on listeners' questions. They will discuss:
How to transform an initial idea into a market-ready product.
Cultural differences in business practices between Chinese and Western companies.
Shortening manufacturing timelines, such as how to effectively reduce lead times.
The differences between small and large-scale manufacturing.
Show Sections
00:56 – Listener Questions Format & First Topic Intro
01:13 – 1. Can You Sell Just an Idea or Invention?
09:43 – 2. Cultural Differences in Business Relationships (China vs. West)
16:19 – 3. How to Reduce Manufacturing Timelines?
24:29 – 4. Small vs. Large-Scale Manufacturing: Key Differences
30:25 – Wrap Up & Resources
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China Manufacturing Decoded
Join Renaud Anjoran, founder of Asian manufacturing support firm Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers & people who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & SE Asia today! Listen to weekly tips drawing on his decades of manufacturing in Asia, exploration of key manufacturing concepts, and discussions with interesting guests from the industry.
