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July 3, 2024

In a significant move towards diversifying its supply chain, Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced the company’s plans to increase investments in Vietnam. During a two-day visit to Hanoi, Cook met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and discussed Apple’s expansion plans in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.

July 3, 2024

China has long been the world’s dominant manufacturing hub, but recent shifts in the global landscape have led companies to reassess their supply chain strategies. Rising labor costs, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over intellectual property protection are among the primary reasons businesses are exploring alternative production locations.

July 3, 2024

Supply chain diversification spreads risk by using multiple suppliers and locations, crucial in today’s unpredictable market. This article explains why it’s important and offers strategies to implement it effectively.

July 1, 2024

The U.S. government has intensified its campaign against the controversial trade practices of Chinese fast fashion giants Shein and Temu. Central to this crackdown is the exploitation of the de minimis rule, a customs exemption allowing low-value packages to bypass standard tariffs and scrutiny. This enforcement shift impacts global supply chains and underscores deepening concerns … Read more

June 24, 2024

Wondering how visionary products begin their journey to market dominance? At the heart lies concept design—the pivotal phase where a mere spark of imagination is crafted into viable, competitive product blueprints. Here, we dissect the vital role concept design plays in steering products from nascent ideas to market triumphs.

June 18, 2024

Want to know how to make an invention? This guide covers each step, from idea to product launch. You’ll learn to document concepts, research the market, create prototypes, and protect your invention. Let’s turn your idea into reality.

June 4, 2024

Imagine your company needs a crucial component on short notice for your latest product. You have two options: Scramble to find a supplier at the last minute or rely on a well-established sourcing process that ensures quality and timely delivery. Which scenario sounds better? The sourcing process is the backbone of effective procurement. It ensures … Read more

May 22, 2024

Contract manufacturing in China has become increasingly popular. This option suits large organizations that don’t want to own factories or invest in capital equipment and smaller companies where building production facilities isn’t feasible. Beyond the cost savings, using a Chinese contract manufacturer allows firms to focus their efforts on product innovation, sales, and marketing. Outsourcing … Read more

May 20, 2024

You’ve finished your project outline, and initial market research reveals strong demand. You’re confident in the business idea, and you think you’ve got a successful product on your hands. The next step is a complete product development process, right? Not so fast. You could also cross a busy street blindfolded and make it across unharmed, … Read more

May 10, 2024

TL;DR: The industrial product design process in 2025 bridges your product idea and manufacturing reality. This guide walks through each essential phase—from ideation and prototyping to engineering and production—emphasizing user-centered design, feasibility, and collaboration between designers and engineers. You’re a product developer with a great idea, but design isn’t your strong suit. Frustrating, right? Struggling … Read more

May 3, 2024

Since the concept of time-to-market was introduced in 1995, shrinking time-to-market has been a driving force in new product development. Companies use multiple methods to take time out of every step from start to finish of the product development process. Many management consultancies and a mountain of textbooks have sprung up to cover this topic. … Read more

May 1, 2024

Get Gembah’s complete guide to international freight shipping: what it is, when to use it, how to keep costs down, and where to get started.