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We in procurement always claim that the forecasts are always wrong. And always we try to create the buffer in order to secure the unexpected sales. But is the safety stock the only way to se...
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After a new factory is sourced in China, most buyers will choose to perform a factory audit, as it is a cost-effective way to make sure the factory is reliable and offers quality products. Ba...
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Negotiate everything in life, from your diving suit to your wages, from the new car to the flea market shirt... In application to your suppliers you can practice the technics with lower profile su...
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There’s perhaps no better way to avoid receiving substandard goods than by inspecting them before they leave the factory. Inspection gives you the opportunity to find any problems and have them fi...
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Running an import-export business can be complicated and laced with risks, especially if yours is a small company. Here are some tips for managing those risks and keeping your international t...
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A good Purchasing Agent plays a very important role in doing business in China, especially when you're placing a large order: Sourcing and Verifying suppliers, Quality Control, Loading Process Sup...
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Sourcing from China can be a good way to improve your business, but it certainly is not easy. There are countless scenarios where a supplier can end up disappointing a buyer, many of which I ...
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As soon as a purchase order is signed with a factory, an important next step is to engage in order follow up. This is to ensure that your suppliers are in line to produce the correct product, leve...
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In China, it can be difficult to find suppliers who pay as close attention to quality as you do, or as you expect them to do. You can imagine how costly it is when quality issues occur with your o...
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Dealing with a delay in production with shipping and delivery deadlines can be stressful, and the causes of these delays can seem too numerous to effectively protect yourself against. However, the...
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