Tariffs, shifting trade policies, and unpredictable order patterns are creating a “stop–go” manufacturing environment in China. For buyers, this means unexpected quality issues, capacity crunches, and supply chain instability. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud Anjoran and Adrian from the Sofeast team break down the real-world impact of the US–China trade war as of August 2025. Drawing from first-hand observations in Chinese factories, they explain how rapid swings...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com
Adrian and Renaud explore a significant shift in global electronics production: India surpassing China as the top smartphone exporter to the USA. The discussion covers why this change happened so fast, how Apple and other big tech firms adapted, what this means for SMEs, and how Sofeast is now expanding its own manufacturing footprint in India. Show Sections 00:00 – India overtakes China in US smartphone shipments 02:20 – How tariffs and trade tensions triggered the shift 03:45 – Why...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com
Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com
In episode 9 of the podcast, Adrian and Renaud discuss the different types of suppliers you may encounter in China (and Asia in general), their pros & cons, and what to look out for when sourcing suppliers. Show Notes We react to the worrying news coming out of Beijing about new clusters of coronavirus infections. How could this affect manufacturing in China? (Start to 3:45) As the disputes and rancour between China and the USA rumble on, how are the trade war and the recent push to 'reshore'...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com
Adrian and Renaud chat about a timely topic, the complex and critical issue of rare earth minerals, focusing particularly on how the US/China trade war has recently influenced their availability. As China controls over 90% of the refined production of rare earth elements, recent developments in trade policies have significant implications for global supply chains, especially in the electronics and electromechanical sectors. We break down what rare earth magnets are and why they matter, how Ch...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com
Welcome to episode 251 of China Manufacturing Decoded. In this episode, Paul Adams, head of new product development and a senior engineer, delves into a pivotal question that product creators face: whether to partner with a single full-service contract manufacturer or collaborate with multiple specialized suppliers to bring a product idea to life. Paul discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, offering insights into risk mitigation strategies. Listeners will gain valuable k...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com
Adrian and Renaud discuss the Hardware Product Requirements Document (PRD) and the practicalities of developing successful hardware products. They explore the fundamental questions surrounding a PRD: what it is, why it's used, and the benefits it provides. They discuss how a PRD serves as a critical roadmap for project management, ensuring that all stakeholders—from industrial designers to engineers—are aligned on the product's specifications and target market. The hosts emphasize the imp...| ChinaManufacturingDecoded.podbean.com