In June, The Wall Street Journal reported that China might keep its pandemic border restrictions for at least another year amid fears over the emergence of new Covid-19 variants, and sensitive events such as the 2022 Winter Olympics and the once-a-decade power transition within the Chinese Communist Party.
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Certain textile materials, leather, and finished goods are at high risk of developing mold – especially in the current market. The COVID-19 pandemic and a six-day blockage of the Suez Canal in March have led to a global shortage of shipping containers, severely inflating shipping and container prices and increasing delay times. With container-loads of raw materials and finished goods now stuck at sea or held up at suppliers, mold is ready to form, which can cause stains, discoloration, and unpleasant odors, incur additional costs when items cannot be sold, and damage brand reputation.
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Buying offices are a crucial part of ensuring the best quantity, quality, and price for finished products and their manufacturing materials. However, most buying departments assess quality at the final stage of production, when the product is almost ready to exit the factory, with limited benefits.
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