THE OERUS BLOG
The latest news, analysis and insights.
Taiwan at Critical Point - Covid19, Drought, Shipping
Taiwan enters a critical point with Covid-19 local transmission cases rising, severe drought conditions, and limited shipping availability.
Eurobike 2020 - Cancelled!
The 2020 Eurobike Trade Show appears to be moving forward with its rescheduled dates from Novemeber 24-26. Unfortunately, OERUS will not be attending Eurobike 2020 due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.
Booming Bicycle Sales Effect on Supply Chain
Global bicycle and ebike sales are skyrocketing and its straining effect on the supply chain are now being felt.
Sharp Increase in Production Lead Time and Factory Overcapacity
Since the start of July 2020, a growing number of component vendors have announced big increases in production lead time. Taiwan bicycle industry manufacturers are enjoying a boom thanks to the huge demand for electric bikes around the world, in particular Europe and the USA.
European E-Bike Origin Rules
European anti-dumping regulations against China produced e-bikes and the percentage rules for how much Chinese components can be used on a bike are more pertinent now than ever. Be sure to check if your supply chain meets the current requirements.
What to Expect when Sourcing E-bikes from Taiwan
One of the most common requests we receive since the institution of anti-dumping duties on China produced e-bikes is sourcing from Taiwan based manufacturers for similar e-bikes. There are many things to expect when switching production to Taiwan from China.
COVID-19 is Disrupting Global Bike Manufacturing
Last month, Coronavirus (COVID-19) wreaked havoc amongst supply chains operating in East Asia, particularly China, where a large percentage of bikes and e-bikes are still produced. By late March, it seems that the COVID-19 figures in East Asia have plateaued while Europe and North America figures are now growing exponentially.
Taipei Cycle 2020 - Cancelled!
The upcoming 2020 Taipei Cycle Show is taking place next month from March 4-7. Be sure to make plans now and pay attention to the Coronavirus situation. Send an e-mail to OERUS if you wish to meet and discuss how we can help with your next project.
Manufacturing Contracts
Surprise surprise - Manufacturing contracts are seldomly used in the the bicycle manufacturing industry. Find out why brands and suppliers both stand to benefit from using manufacturing contracts.
Is Testing for International Safety Standards Really Necessary?
Many of our clients ask us if they really need to spend additional funds for testing their bikes and components to see if they meet international safety standards. Many export countries do not actually require to see proof of testing when importing the bicycles, so what gives? Our advice is simple: Test your products often!