Category Archives: PM Staff Blog

PassageMaker helps orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti

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PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions — an American-owned, China-based company — didn’t just lend a hand to non-profit Global Family Philanthropy (GFP). PassageMaker lent them a chick. … Continue reading

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VAT rebate on sales to China?

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Jose wrote in with and interesting question about how the VAT rebate is processed on goods that are imported into China.  My focus is on … Continue reading

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China VAT: today’s perspective on the 2007 changes

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Douglas in the USA wrote in with the following question: “In 2007 there were a lot of products who’s VAT rebate was changed.  Is there … Continue reading

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New 3D Printing vs. Old School Production for Sample Making/Short Production Runs

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My co-workers Whit and David are product development gurus who keep an eye out for the next big thing to reshape manufacturing. They recently sent … Continue reading

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Mike’s suggested reading list for Summer 2011

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I founded PassageMaker over 10 years ago.  Today we are a small but stable business (with almost 200 employees we are still small by Chinese … Continue reading

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Who pays the VAT?

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In response to my recent blog post onVAT scams, Steve in the USA asks; “My understanding is that on direct exports from mainland China there … Continue reading

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How to keep sourcing projects on schedule

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In one of his posts a while back at “Whit’s Business Blog,” Whit Kelly gives 4 common causes for project delay.  There are worth reviewing … Continue reading

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VAT scams exposed

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Warning: This is a long post, but it addresses some VAT related pitfalls buyers need to be aware of when doing business in China.   … Continue reading

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How to select a supplier

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PassageMaker is proud to be the assembly and inspection partner to clients in some of the world’s most famous supply chains. But before the bill … Continue reading

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Why pay for a 3rd party to research potential suppliers and conduct the RFQ?

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When looking to source in China, you have a number of options to find supplier with various costs involved at your disposal. Below is a … Continue reading

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