Yiwu has changed significantly over the past 10 years so it’s no wonder that only the top level of factories will survive China’s competitive markets. This week we start a look into the people that make our trips to the markets enjoyable and learn what inspires them to produce for the world. In Chinese culture, money is all important, so this week I have chosen a business owner that has earned a well known local reputation as a shrewd businesswoman.Provided you speak Mandarin or the local dialect Yiwunese, Judy (shop 1328 – Futian 1) will always be up for a chat and a coffee. Judy has been in the Futian Markets since they opened. Her factory manufactures high quality children’s educational toys and exports to most developed countries including Australia, USA, Canada, Israel, France and Spain. I have dealt with many suppliers and factories over the years producing similar products and have found her to be the only factory who can deliver perfect product every time.
I’ve learnt quickly that the most successful factory owners in China are the ones that understand the need for quality product to be delivered every time. Far too often, the factories skimp on quality in order to keep prices lower than their competitors. These guys simply don’t reliably produce the quality of product that can be sold in countries like Australia, Europe and the US, and so we know to stay well away from them. Believe me, when you find a supplier like Judy in Yiwu, you lock her name into your database and stick with her.
