Erol Kent 
Buy low, sell high: it’s the basic concept of generating profit. Doing this consistently to grow a healthy business, however, is easier said than done. Purely focusing on buying at the lowest price can lead to issues which will add unforeseen costs and significantly impact or, at worst, end up costing you! In this article … Read more
We see a lot of people complaining that Chinese suppliers are difficult to communicate with. We understand the frustration. In this blog post you get 3 tips to communicate with Chinese suppliers more effectively. 1. Be concise and specific Avoid fluff. Get right to the point. Use as few words as possible to convey your … Read more
China has recently seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Guangdong Province particularly in the cities of Guangzhou, Dongguan and Shenzhen. Swift measures were implemented to control the spread including mass testing of citizens, travel restrictions in and out of hotspots, and in some cases quarantining entire residential complexes. With much of South China’s manufacturing … Read more
Most sourcing content we’ve found online tells you to avoid trading companies and go factory direct. The main argument being that you will get the best price. At face value that makes sense, however going factory direct might not always be the best option. In this article we argue that buying the right product, at … Read more
Your order is ready to ship and you’re ready to sell your products. The last step of the sourcing process is Quality Control. It’s common practice to conduct a final inspection before shipping. Some buyers see that as an extraneous cost, take a chance, and ship without it. What do you do in this situation? This … Read more
You’ve placed your order. The supplier indicated a 3-week lead time to produce your goods and based on that you indicated the estimated shipping date on your PO. You wait patiently for the supplier’s notification that the goods are ready. The agreed date comes and goes, and no contact. What’s up? You email the supplier, … Read more
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You found a supplier, validated them, reviewed samples, and finalized the details of your product. Now it’s time to place an order. Read on to learn how to order like a pro! Orders need to be clear, precise and articulate your product requirements specifically. Be that in the form of a detailed Purchase Order (PO) … Read more
As we’ve mentioned before, finding suppliers, and finding the right supplier, are two different things. Thanks to platforms like Alibaba, it’s relatively easy to find potential suppliers these days. But finding the right supplier takes some care and consideration to avoid problems. The three main steps of the sourcing process involved in selecting the right … Read more
