@ericcrackschina: The Tooling Hostage — Why a Free Mold Can Cost You the Company 🇨🇳🔧 Western founders often celebrate when a Chinese factory agrees to waive the expensive upfront tooling and mold fees in exchange for a large order. But as a supply chain expert, I see a fatal operational trap. In this video, we break down "The Tooling Hostage" situation. We expose the reality that a mold is not just a tool—it is the physical embodiment of your IP. Under Chinese contract law, if you don't pay for the steel, you don't own it. Discover how factories use this leverage to raise unit prices and lock you in. Learn the steps you must take to protect your assets on the factory floor, from signing localized ownership agreements to having a sourcing team physically engrave your legal name directly into the heavy steel. #EricOnChina #EricSourcing #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #SourcingExpert #SourcingAgent #ChinaSourcing #SourcingChina #SourcingTips #BuyerInsights #GlobalBusiness #Manufacturing

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Thursday 13 August 2026 01:51:43 GMT