In previous podcast episodes, we've discussed sourcing in China and how to communicate well with suppliers. Now Fred and Jeremy are giving you a closer look at the process of visiting a factory in China. Find out what to expect, how to plan, and whether or not it is customary to get good and sauced with your supplier.

In This Episode

• 05:02 Before you get to the factory
• 06:55 Advanced planning
• 08:49 What to bring to a factory
• 10:25 Finding factories
• 11:42 What to do when you're there
• 15:04 Factory working conditions
• 17:13 Weird things that are normal in China
• 19:03 Who you deal with at the factory
• 23:16 You're back in the USA... now what?
• 25:13 When to revisit
• 27:51 Word to the Wise

People On This Episode

• Jeremy Michael Cohen
• Fred Perrotta

Links from This Episode

• Power Trip 015 and 016 - Our previous podcast episodes about our manufacturing process and sourcing in China, respectively.
• Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China - Book by Leslie T. Chang about the lives of factory workers in China
• Under the Dome - Documentary about smog in China

Word to the Wise

• Jeremy: What Happens to Our Brains When We Exercise and How it Makes Us Happier - Apparently it's not just something that the crazy Crossfitters say to shame you into joining their quest for pecs that could sink the Titanic. Take a look at this article for actual, visual examples of how exercise helps you feel great.
• Fred: Google Translate App - This app will come in handy when you're trying to communicate in a foreign country (or when you're trying to order dinner).

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