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The most important factor in determining the success or failure of your sourcing program will be finding the right supplier. It sounds obvious, but making detailed comparisons and verifications of...
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Have you ever faced travel difficulties while visiting a Chinese supplier? Maybe you got lost in the middle of Guangzhou South Railway station? Or maybe the driver that was supposed to pick you up...
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Whether you’re new to the game or have a bit of experience, working with a Chinese factory to manufacture the product you need for a reasonable price can seem like a daunting task. It’s hard enoug...
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It is often said that customers buy from people they like. While we don’t usually buy from people we dislike, there is one more dimension to this old saying: Customers buy from people they trust.T...
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As you may know, global sourcing can offer enormous financial benefits to your supply chain. But, as you’d expect, typical savings of between 40% and 70% don’t come with a snap of the fingers. ...
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Importers are often careful about which suppliers they trust with order fulfillment. But many neglect to consider why a potential supplier might refuse their business. Fortunately, if you’re aware...
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Here are 6 Tips About Doing Business Internationally I have learned from my 20-year work in China sourcing business: 1.) Be patient:It is critical to understand and appreciate cultura...
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Many people have learned a lot from magazines offering advice or a commentary about the do’s and don’ts of sourcing products from China. Some of them are effective, some of them are simply based o...
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If you have ever requested for quotes for your enquiries from Chinese suppliers, you have probably guessed why they often give you wrong or unreasonable prices. Here are 4 simple reasons: 1...
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If you have been considering purchasing your products from China, you may also be thinking about whether or not it makes sense to travel to China to visit suppliers, attend a trade show ...
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