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Chinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyChina Travel Guide: From Trade Shows to Factory Visits
Welcome to another episode of "Chinese Manufacturing Insights" by Ardencraft Technology. In this special edition, we dive into the rich experiences and invaluable tips from my frequent trips to China. As someone who has lived in China and visits annually for extended periods, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge that I’m eager to share.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through my journey, starting from my initial move to Shenzhen for a position with Pi-top, where I transitioned through various roles from Electronic Engineer to Total Quality Management Lead. This experience led to t...2024-07-3046 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologySourcing from China: Communication and Linguistic ChallengesWelcome to another enlightening episode of "Chinese Manufacturing Insights," where we take a closer look at the multifaceted challenges of sourcing from China, emphasizing the paramount importance of effective communication in the manufacturing and sourcing of goods. Our discussion navigates through common issues encountered in the process, shedding light on how these can impact design considerations and potentially lead to misguided solutions.
As we explore the communication hurdles faced by companies in the UK, Europe, and the US when collaborating with Chinese manufacturers, we underscore the cultural, linguistic, and operational differences that often lead...2024-04-0325 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyManufacturing Agreement Guide: Detailed Analysis from Manufacturing Experts Episode 2In this episode of Chinese Manufacturing Insights, our host Abid Ali delves deeper into the Manufacturing Supplier Agreement (MSA), a crucial contract for ensuring clear expectations between suppliers and customers. Following up on part one, this episode focuses on what to watch for during contract negotiations, inspired by a recent consultation involving significant, seemingly minor contract changes proposed by a factory that could have drastically reduced their liability for poor-quality batches.
Abid Ali shares insights from a real negotiation case, emphasizing the importance of the MSA in defining the terms of engagement, quality control policies, and responsibilities...2024-02-1541 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyManufacturing Agreement Guide: Detailed Analysis from Manufacturing Experts Episode 1
In this episode of "Chinese Manufacturing Insights" by Ardencraft Technology, we discuss the essential aspects of Manufacturing Supplier Agreements (MSA) and provide practical insights for effective contract negotiations. Drawing inspiration from a recent consultation with a US customer, we dive into the intricacies of MSAs, highlighting their crucial role in the field of hardware manufacturing. We underscore the importance of addressing issues and the key considerations surrounding tool and certificate ownership. The episode concludes with a straightforward guide on the fundamental components that should be included in an MSA, offering a strategic approach for achieving a balanced and mutually...2023-12-2134 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyGate Process: Product Development and Quality AssuranceDesigning for reliability and testing during the product development process ensures a higher quality product that meets customer and regulatory expectations. - In today's episode we discuss the stages of product development and the importance of quality assurance throughout each stage.
We explain why quality assurance is so important, and how Ardencraft provides full insights into your product design and production to ensure high-quality products.
Requirements are essential to product development, and the clearer and more comprehensive the requirements, the more streamlined and effective the development process becomes.
In the initial gate process, w...2023-10-1020 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyCurrent trends in Chinese manufacturing 2023Join MH as he dives into the current trends in Chinese manufacturing for 2023. Discover why China has become a tech power, with cheap labor costs and disciplined workers. Learn about MH Origins' experience and his contributions to groundbreaking projects like the original Workman and Seeding Settlers.
Find out why having the same individual in charge of product management and project management is crucial for bridging the gap between engineering teams and sales/marketing. Explore the importance of clear communication and documentation when working with manufacturer partners, avoiding assumptions and providing explicit instructions.
Learn about the...2023-08-1832 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyArdencraft Tech Manufacturing Insights - Robin Michell Interview Ep 3Welcome to the AcT Mini podcast series - I am your host Abid Ali - I’m an Engineer and manufacturing expert. These mini-podcast series talk about manufacturing and engineering - diving into problems, solutions and general insight into the industry.
This is part 3 out of 3 of our interview with Robin, who is an Electronic Engineer and Technology content creator. He owns both a media company and an electronic kit company called Mitch Electronics and Mitch Electronics Media.
In today's episode, we’ll be talking about Robin’s experience as a customer of Ardencraft. You’ll be he...2023-03-1424 minChinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyArdencraft Tech Manufacturing Insights - Robin Michell Interview Ep 2Welcome to the AcT Mini podcast series - I am your host Abid Ali - I’m an Engineer and manufacturing expert. This mini podcast series talk about manufacturing and engineering - diving into problems, solutions and general insight into the industry.
This is part 2 out of 3 of our interview with Robin, who is an Electronic Engineer and Technology content creator. He owns both a media company and an electronic kit company called Mitch Electronics and Mitch Electronics Media.
In today's episode, we’ll be talking about manufacturing in depth. Forewarning to all of our list...2023-01-2726 min
Chinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyArdencraft Tech Manufacturing Insights - Robin Michell Interview Ep 1Welcome to the AcT Mini podcast series - I am your host Abid Ali - I’m an Engineer and manufacturing expert. These mini podcast series talk about manufacturing and engineering - diving into problems, solutions and general insight into the industry.
In Today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Robin, who is an Electronic Engineer and Technology content creator. He owns both a media company and an electronic kit company called Mitch Electronics and Mitch Electronics Media.
The motivation of setting up his own electronics company and selling electronic products
Challenges he’s faced
His poin...2022-09-3023 min
Chinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyRising Product Prices in Chinese Manufacturing 2022: Part 3 - Supply Chain Disruptions and What to Expect in 2022/23In the 3rd and final part of Ardencraft’s mini-podcast series, CEO Abid Ali gives us his thoughts on how major brands are currently disrupting the supply chain, as well as disruptions being experienced on shipping routes.
Finally, Abid wraps up by offering his insights into -
- How long might we expect prices to rise?
- What can you do to protect yourself from being heavily affected?
If you found this episode interesting, we’d love to discuss how Ardencraft might be able to help you deliver confidently on your uniq...2022-07-0714 min
Chinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyRising Product Prices in Chinese Manufacturing 2022: Part 2 - Macroeconomic Forces and Spiking Global DemandPart 2/3 - Welcome back! In this week’s episode on the rising product prices in China 2022 mini-podcast series, Ardencraft’s CEO and founder Abid Ali dives into how US stimulus cheques, inflation and exchange rate changes are affecting global demand.
Listen now to learn about how wider economic changes are likely to affect all of us in the future. We hope that you enjoy!2022-05-1811 min
Chinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyRising Product Prices in Chinese Manufacturing 2022: Part 1 - Raw Materials, Labour and The Bottom LineWelcome to the Ardencraft Technology (AcT) Mini podcast series - I am your host Abid Ali. This mini-podcast series takes a lot of our reading heavy posts and condenses them into shorter, easier to digest podcasts chunks.
If you’d like to learn more about Engineering, manufacturing, product design or Ardencraft Technology in general then please do keep listening.
You can find more information on - https://www.ardencraft.com/2022-05-0512 min
Chinese Manufacturing Insights by Ardencraft TechnologyWhat Makes Great Production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Electronic Products? - Ardencraft Technology Mini Podcast Ep001Welcome to the Ardencraft Technology (AcT) Mini podcast series - I am your host Abid Ali. This mini-podcast series takes a lot of our reading heavy posts and condenses them into shorter, easier to digest podcasts chunks.
If you’d like to learn more about Engineering, manufacturing, product design or Ardencraft Technology in general then please do keep listening.
The full blog can be found here: https://www.ardencraft.com/post/what-makes-great-production-key-performance-indicators-kpis-for-electronic-products2021-09-1327 min