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China Plus One? Try China Plus Three — How Smart Brands Are Splitting Risk

In sourcing, trends move slower than headlines — but this one’s real. For years, “China Plus One” has been the go-to diversification play. In 2025, th...

Could You Move Production Next Month If You Had To?

The Wake-Up Call If your factory shut down tomorrow, how long would it take to get back into production?Most founders think the answer is “a few we...

Why Post-China Sourcing Isn’t a Simple Switch — It’s a Strategy

Post-China sourcing has become one of the biggest shifts in global manufacturing — and one of the most misunderstood. Every week, founders tell...

Why Peak Season Is the Best Time to Audit Your Factory

Peak season shows you what your factory is really made of. For most brands, that means Q4. Orders are higher, timelines are tighter, and the margin...

How to Exit a Factory Relationship Without Burning the Bridge

Sometimes you outgrow your factory. Or the pricing no longer works. Or the quality slips, and trust erodes. Whatever the reason, exiting a fa...

How Supplements Are Made: From Idea to Shelf

Supplements are one of the fastest-growing consumer categories today — and one of the most misunderstood. On the surface, they look simple: a capsule,...