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We Do Not Find Factories. We Find Manufacturing Partners

We Do Not Find Factories. We Find Manufacturing Partners

There is an important difference. A factory can make a product from a…

We Have Moved Into a Bigger Office!

We Have Moved Into a Bigger Office!

 Over the past few years, Liya Solutions has continued to grow, and so…

Lead Time Is Not Just Production Time

Lead Time Is Not Just Production Time

In manufacturing, real lead time is not just the number of days a…

A Satisfied Customer

A Satisfied Customer

During a recent business trip to Canada, our Chief Solutions Officer, Dominic Desmarais, had…

Real Quality Control Is Not Completed From Behind a Desk

Real Quality Control Is Not Completed From Behind a Desk

Here, Alisa Zhao, our Supplier Development and Client Solutions Engineer, is on-site with the…

How Consolidation Reduces the Hidden Complexity of Buying from China

How Consolidation Reduces the Hidden Complexity of Buying from China

A practical example of where consolidation creates real value: One of our clients…

Our Operating Principles

Our Operating Principles

At Liya Solutions, our work is built on more than sourcing, supplier coordination,…

Our Liya Solutions Family Is Growing!

Our Liya Solutions Family Is Growing!

This year’s annual team photo is more than just a picture. It is…

The “Bonnie and Sabrina” Story (And Why We Verify Everything)

The “Bonnie and Sabrina” Story (And Why We Verify Everything)

We produced a new item for a client. The usual rhythm.   We…

Your Supplier Isn’t “Getting It Wrong.”

Your Supplier Isn’t “Getting It Wrong.”

They’re executing what you left unclear.   When production doesn’t match expectations, the…

The Most Dangerous Word in Sourcing: “Yes.”

The Most Dangerous Word in Sourcing: “Yes.”

In cross-border procurement, especially in China manufacturing, “yes” is often misunderstood.   Buyers…

Stop Squeezing Your Suppliers. Start Working the Problem

Stop Squeezing Your Suppliers. Start Working the Problem

When buyers push too hard on price, a supplier might agree. But margins…

Why We Only Work With Factories We Would Be Proud to Show You

Why We Only Work With Factories We Would Be Proud to Show You

In cross-border manufacturing, price is never the only variable that matter   At…

Suzhou: Inside the Yangtze River Delta Engine

Suzhou: Inside the Yangtze River Delta Engine

Most people have never heard of Suzhou.   Yet this “unknown” city of…

You Don’t Need the Biggest Factory in China, You Need the Right One

You Don’t Need the Biggest Factory in China, You Need the Right One

Most companies don’t need the biggest factory in China. They need the right…

2025 Team Portrait

2025 Team Portrait

Meet the brilliant minds who form the backbone of Liya Solutions. Each spring,…

US Tariffs Are Driving Up Costs — Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

US Tariffs Are Driving Up Costs — Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

Buying from the USA? Your supply chain is about to get a lot…

Liya Solutions Suzhou Office Moves to a Dynamic New Space!

Liya Solutions Suzhou Office Moves to a Dynamic New Space!

We are thrilled to announce that Liya Solutions’ sourcing office in Suzhou has…

CIIE 2024 Highlights

CIIE 2024 Highlights

Liya Solutions participated in the Canada CIIE 2024 Business Reception on November 5,…

Agents vs. Trading Companies

Agents vs. Trading Companies

When sourcing products from China, businesses face the challenge of choosing the right…