The complexity of purchasing in China requires more than just a contact list; it requires an operational partner. While China remains the "World’s Factory," the hurdle for most buyers isn't finding a supplier; it's finding a reliable one that offers transparency and long-term stability. For businesses aiming for cost-effectiveness, professional...
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...
For those new to China sourcing, some of the lingo can seem confusing. In this blog, we’ll summarize the top 10 terms most commonly used in supply chain management that all importers should know. Glossary of Sourcing Terms: 1. Blanket Order: This is a purchase order in which the...
“China Hating” is a popular thing to do in politics. It gets votes for Democrats and Republicans alike. It also affects companies that import from China. So much so that many are becoming concerned and wondering about the future of their supply chain. Should importers stop buying from China because...
All three must be controlled or the results could be unfortunate. Importers sourcing from China do so because they are looking for ways to save. They want to outsmart the competition and get their product to market at an unbeatable price. More than just buying a product at the right...
Importers and experienced sourcing agents say there is no recourse for importers who lose money through scams with Chinese suppliers. Generally speaking this is true, and buyers should always beware. But, according to this article from China Importal, some Chinese lawyers claim that, under certain circumstances, you can get your...
In today’s dynamic global market, efficient supply chain operations are critical to a company’s success—especially when it comes to supply chain management in China, where complexity and scale demand both precision and adaptability. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a vital role in unifying functions such as inventory control, procurement,...
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) is a big deal in business these days but why is that? What exactly is ESG? Are you taking the right steps to benefit from it? In this blog, I will review ESG, how it interacts with CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and how this rapidly...