Archive of Author: Jesse Alterman

CPG Debuts New Podcast — Stream of Thought with a Deep Dive into Fair Trade

By: Jesse Alterman

Alibaba vs DHgate vs AliExpress: Which Sourcing Platform Is Right for Your Business?

By: Jesse Alterman

If you are sourcing products from China, the Alibaba ecosystem is almost impossible to avoid. However, many buyers unknowingly conflate very different platforms under the “Alibaba” name, leading to sourcing mistakes, misaligned expectations, and unnecessary risk. Alibaba Group operates dozens of platforms, but only two are directly relevant to international...

Tariff Threats as a Trade Strategy: What Importers Should Learn from the Greenland Case

By: Jesse Alterman

When tariff headlines fade, many importers breathe a sigh of relief and move on, but that reaction is increasingly expensive for those handling China sourcing services. Recent tariff threats tied to U.S.–Greenland negotiations offer a useful case study, not because of whether the tariffs ultimately happened (or will happen), but...

Sourcing from China using Wholesale Markets

By: Jesse Alterman

Chinese wholesale markets are a great tool for anyone looking to experiment with importing goods for their small business. In this guide, we will cover wholesale markets in China, important tips on dealing with wholesale suppliers, and how a China sourcing agency can help streamline the process of sourcing and...

Is Doing Nothing Costing You More Than You Think?

By: Jesse Alterman

Experienced importers with deep knowledge of China and its culture are able to realize savings and increase their revenue. But not all importers have that background. We previously covered this topic in the blog series “Are You Leaving Money on the Table?” In that blog, we explored what happens when...

Inside Chapters 3–5 of An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing and Procurement

By: Jesse Alterman

In Episode 6 of CPG’s podcast, The Supply Chain of Thought, CPG CEO Michael De Clercq and Business Director Laura Dow continue their walkthrough of An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing and Procurement, the upcoming e-book written by the CPG Sourcing team. In Episode 5, we introduced why we wrote...

What Does “Made in PRC” Mean?

By: Jesse Alterman

Is There a Difference Between “Made in China” and “Made in PRC”? If you source products from Chinese manufacturers, you may encounter labels that say “Made in PRC.” At first glance, this can appear different from the more familiar “Made in China.” For global importers, the real question is not...

Inside the First Two Chapters of An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing and Procurement

By: Jesse Alterman

We’re proud to share a closer look at the first two chapters of our upcoming e-book, "An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing and Procurement." Written by the CPG Sourcing team, this guide distills decades of hands-on experience into practical strategies for companies sourcing directly from Chinese manufacturers. Our goal in...