Eastern Plays
Sourcing and shipping from Asia, for the people buying from it — every word of it written by the people below. Meet the 6 writers covering Sourcing, Shipping, Tariffs & Customs, Quality Control and Offshore Teams for Eastern Plays, their backgrounds, and what they've published here.
Sourcing Editor
Graham spent fourteen years buying homewares and hardware from factories in Guangdong and Zhejiang for UK retailers. He writes the checks he wishes he had run before his first deposit.
1 article 14+ years experience
Latest How to Vet a Supplier in China Before You Pay a Deposit
Quality & Operations Writer
Kieran ran quality programmes for an outdoor-gear importer and set up its inspection team in Southeast Asia. He writes about QC, inspections and running people on the ground.
1 article 12+ years experience
Freight & Customs Editor
Renata worked a decade at freight forwarders in Rotterdam and Chicago, pricing and routing ocean and air shipments out of Asia. She explains what a freight quote does and does not include.
1 article 11+ years experience
Latest FOB, EXW or DDP? Incoterms Explained for First-Time Importers
Anime & Manga Editor
Haruka edits the anime and manga desks and has strong opinions about which film you should show a friend first. She writes the guides she wishes existed when she started watching.
0 articles 11+ years experience
K-Drama Writer
Ji-woo covers Korean television, from broadcast rom-coms to streaming thrillers. She explains how the industry shapes the shows, so you know why that finale felt rushed.
0 articles 8+ years experience
Games Critic
Theo reviews Japanese and Korean games with a soft spot for crime dramas, side quests and anything with a karaoke minigame. He plays everything to the credits before he scores it.
0 articles 13+ years experience
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