For ecommerce sellers heavily reliant on Chinese manufacturing, this episode offers crucial, on-the-ground insights into returning to China post-COVID. It dissects the current pandemic realities, travel safety, and practical considerations for optimizing your supply chain through in-person factory visits and trade shows in 2023. This is essential listening for any ecommerce operator looking to re-establish or strengthen their direct relationships with Chinese suppliers.
Key takeaways
China's COVID situation, while evolving, is manageable for business travel; understanding local nuances is key to a safe trip.
Direct engagement with factories in China is still invaluable for supply chain optimization and relationship building, outweighing the risks for many established brands.
Thorough preparation regarding visas, local regulations, and potential health precautions is essential for a smooth and productive trip.
Expect to navigate ongoing, albeit reduced, pandemic-related protocols and be adaptable to local requirements.
Leverage on-the-ground insights from individuals like Cameron, who is based in China, for the most current and practical advice.
Mike and longtime China-based seller Cameron talk about the reality of the pandemic situation in China and how ecommerce sellers can plan their trips back to the factory of the world this year. Whether you're only just starting out or are running an established ecommerce brand, there's a good chance that your business is tied to China one way or another. I myself visit Hong Kong and China to attend trade shows, speak at seller conferences, and get some facetime with my factories every year—at least before the pandemic hit. Fast-forward a couple of years and ecommerce sellers are now itching to go back to China to optimize their supply chains and scale their businesses. That's why in this episode, we'll be talking all about the current COVID situation in Hong Kong and China and everything sellers need to know before visiting in 2023. Joining me for this episode is Cameron. He is a returning guest on the podcast and a longtime ecommerce seller who is currently based in China. If you're planning a trip down south this year, you'll definitely get a lot out of this episode. Timestamps: Cameron's life in China – 2:03 The reality of the COVID situation in China – 6:11 How safe is it to travel to and from China today? – 20:13 <li style="fon
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
China's COVID situation, while evolving, is manageable for business travel; understanding local nuances is key to a safe trip.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Direct engagement with factories in China is still invaluable for supply chain optimization and relationship building, outweighing the risks for many established brands.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Thorough preparation regarding visas, local regulations, and potential health precautions is essential for a smooth and productive trip.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Expect to navigate ongoing, albeit reduced, pandemic-related protocols and be adaptable to local requirements.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Leverage on-the-ground insights from individuals like Cameron, who is based in China, for the most current and practical advice.
