Does China Make High Quality Products?
Of course it does.
Just look at my product ranges :)
No, seriously. These days nearly all of the world’s biggest brands, and indeed premium brands in apparel, electronics, furniture, kitchenware (and many more categories) either manufacture part or all of their ranges in Chinese factories.
Some companies employ the services of a number of factories but most of the world brands have built and control their own factories in China.
An incredible amount of product is made in China.
The reasons are pretty simple. China still has an extremely cheap labour supply. It will be a long time before there is a labour shortage, and basic farming income in China is dwarfed even by the factory labour rates (which, from what I know, having visited the country and factories a number of times) hover around the $100-$150USD per month range.
Also, China’s economy and skill base has been growing strongly for the past 2 decades. The Chinese are becoming the new Japanese of manufacturing.
Remember ‘Japanese’ products in the 70s ? (I don’t I am too young, but I have seen documentaries! :))
They had the reputation of inferior or lower quality items. But over time, Japan built skills, used technology and now produces some of the world’s best product. The Lexus ls460 won world car of the year. Way to go Toyota.
China is fast changing its reputation too. It may take longer with consumers (we still get asked often “Where are your guitars made?”, “Is this fishing reel made in China?” – ummm yes, like everything else..).
But manufacturers know the deal. You can great great quality product made at a great price. Its a matter of finding the right manufacturing partner over there (which can take time) but you can buy cheap or buy expensive. The choice is up to you.
Links:
- ‘Made in China’ not so cheap
- Guangdong raises minimum wage level (Dec 2004, wage information)
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hi im looing to import mobile phones from china but i seem to have a problem. i cant trust any of them, you buy a specific brand of phone, then they send you the phone you wanted but a copy. Does anyone know how i can find someone trust worthy so i can do business with them for a long time. Or how could i get incontact with the original manufacturer. thanks
As a small importer, it will be very difficult to get in touch with a large manufacturer of brand name phones and get them to do business with you.
Most of these factories manufacturing brand name phones will be owned by the brand themselves, and they won’t sell to you out the back door, as phone companies will work hard to protect their distribution channels.
You may be able to source products from distributors in China, but you may find instruction manuals, power adaptors etc will not work here.
Your best bet is to find a reputable agent that might be able to assist you. I will email you my contact, he might be able to help.
Can someone till me who is the importer or bulk distribution of LandMark products in Melbourne Victoria?
I recommend you all look elsewhere…
I do remember Japan in the 70′s. They were accused by the American propaganda machine of low quality but that was not the case. Things they were new to, like cars and electronics, they had to learn from scratch and their early offerings were unreliable and low quality. But furniture, clothing and everything else was high end – that is their way. Their learning curve on cars and electronics was so rapid they left everyone except the Germans in the dust.
I watch with great interest how Toyota handles their recent sticky peddle recall. It is played out in American media like the worst auto crisis ever, when it doesn’t even begin to approach the exploding gas tanks in the Ford Pinto and Crown Victoria. Ford chose not to recall to save money and hopefully avoid bad press. The size of the Toyota recall is a reflection of their integrity.
I have never in my life seen even one quality product MADE IN CHINA. That is their way.
“I have never in my life seen even one quality product MADE IN CHINA. That is their way.”
I think you have, but you just may not realise it! So many household items (and big brands) are made over there now. Drive down the highways out of Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other areas and you see huge factories for global brands like Sony, Panasonic and many others. Brands like Nike, Adidas and more. Backpack brands like Black Wolf, Swiss Army, and more are made over there. Fishing brands like Shimano are made there.
For someone looking to manufacture items, you can visit some of these factories (that are not brand owned) and they will manufacture for you too. High quality products. But there are many factories who make budget quality items. And for good reason, there is a huge market for cheaper product out there.
The Chinese ‘way’ is to satisfy market demand. They are not forcing low quality product on the consumer, the consumer is demanding cheaper product from China, so they make it!