Today, we focus on sourcing steps when buying from China. We know how difficult it can be for import startups, local buyers seeking to outsource manufacturing and young entrepreneurs to get familiar with global sourcing. Buying wholesale from China not only requires planification, funds and a sales outlet. Many times over, we have been asked what IncoTerms mean, or how to handle customs clearance for goods made in China. Whether you import from China, Turkey or any other country, understanding the sourcing steps is the cornerstone to the success of your purchasing wholesale from China.    Reach Out to Sourcing Companies Your first step is to contact a reliable sourcing company. They can make your buying process stress-free. You can get all the information on a single platform and reach out to the market anytime, anywhere, without visiting China for research purposes. This can save you a lot of time, energy, and money taken for visiting Chinese factories and negotiating with suppliers.   Reach the Market by Visiting Factories and Manufacturers Physically visiting manufacturers and factories can be time-consuming, but it will allow you to identify the products and negotiate with the suppliers. Buying wholesale products from China directly from the...

In the last decade, exports from China and neighboring countries account for around 40% of all the goods traded worldwide. That is, around 40% of products bought from overseas buyers, are loaded in Asian seaports. With such a sheer volume of goods, there must at least be a portion of products with bear defects, or are non compliant. How do international buyers protect themselves against receiving a batch of bad made in China goods? The answer is simple : by conduct a Remote Quality Check in China, before shipping. WHAT IS REMOTE QUALITY CONTROL?  Quality control (QC) is a process that ensures quality standards are met in the production of goods and services. Remote quality control is the same, but done remotely. It is an important part of the quality assurance strategy that both Chinese suppliers and Buyers set up to minimize risks. A quality inspection in China is defined by a quality checklist / quality plan that quality engineers follow during the inspection. During a quality check at a factory, a quality inspector selects samples based on sample plans. The action of inspecting goods in China consists in verifying that packaging, dimensions, characteristics, and performance of the product all...

It is now more than ever relevant to hire purchasing agent so as to ensure survival amidst ever increasing manufacturing, logistics & operating costs.