In this episode...Many importers are new to sourcing from China so we've been creating a mini-series of episodes that explores the sourcing process with advice and best practices from Sofeast's CEO Renaud Anjoran.In this series of episodes, we’re exploring how to do your own sourcing from China, from finding suppliers for your products to getting them made.Last time in episode 98 we discussed how to follow up on ongoing production and what it means to be a hands-on or hands-off buyer, and continuing on with soft skills like this we’re now at the point where we’re working with a supplier who’s doing our manufacturing for us in China (or elsewhere in Asia), and the question is: how to develop them for better performance and results, and what sort of results should we be aiming for? This is where implementing a development program comes into it! Show SectionsNext, we'll go into what a supplier development program includes:Related content...Part 1: Good Fit, Sourcing, Vetting, & Backups [Podcast]Part 2: Negotiations, Terms, Leverage, & Quality Standards [Podcast]Part 3: Project Management & Checking Quality Early [Podcast]Part 4: Final Inspections [Podcast]Part 5: Building Rapport [Podcast]Part 6: Hands-on or hands-off buyer? [Podcast]Developing a Chinese SupplierThe Sofeast group's own contract manufacturing subsidiary: Agilian TechnologyThese resources will also help you understand how to build relationships with suppliers or improve (or end) those that you already have:Get help to find a good manufacturer in China with this free eBookWhen a relationship turns sour with a Chinese supplierAnd, if all else fails and you need to ditch your current supplier and switch to a new one...How To Switch To A Newer, Better Chinese Manufacturer? [eBook] Get in touch with usConnect with us on LinkedInSend us a tweet @sofeastPrefer Facebook? Check us out on FBContact us via Sofeast's contact pageSubscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to the podcast There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsTuneInAmazon PodcastsDeezeriHeartRADIOPlayerFMListen NotesPodcast Addict