China Mistakes — Sourcing Lessons Paid For in Full
Hard-won China sourcing mistakes so you don’t pay the same tuition — suppliers, QC, and expectations.
Steve Simonson
On-air link:awesomers.com/9
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Show notes
Global sourcing rewards clarity and punishes hope. This episode is about the mistakes operators actually make with China production: fuzzy specs, weak QC, romantic timelines, and relationship dynamics that aren’t “networking” — they’re operations. Awesomers tone: practical, experienced, no travel-blog fluff. Build systems before you scale volume.