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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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?
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