In this episode...We wrap up our mini-series of episodes on how to do your own sourcing from China today.Sofeast's CEO Renaud Anjoran has talked you through every stage of the sourcing process, from finding suitable suppliers, negotiating, getting your products manufactured, and building lasting relationships with them. The final topic focuses on improving existing supplier performance, in particular: How to keep their costs under control.If their costs are lower, your costs are lower... By the way, this is part 9 of 9 of this mini-series, and if you want to go back and listen to every earlier part of this series check out the links below. Show SectionsYou can listen to both parts on this topic here (Part 1) and here (Part 2).How factory owners or key customers can get their/their supplier's costs under control? 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]Part 7: How To Develop Your Chinese Supplier? [Podcast]Part 8: How To Improve Quality From Your Supplier? [Podcast]Quality Assurance In China Or Vietnam For Beginners [eBook] 👈 Download for freeThe 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 AddictPodchaser