TK is an expert in the field of international trade, and sourcing is his specialty. TK loves to talk business over a good cup of coffee, so drop him a line anytime.
Big learning curve Language/cultural barriers
Unexpected or hidden costs
Hard to vet suppliers
Clear communication
Streamlined process
Transparency
No hidden costs
Consulting services at any stage of the sourcing process.
Due diligence, done right.
We can assist at every stage of product development.
Ongoing support to help you maintain trust and clear lines of communication.
Why You Can't Assume Chinese Suppliers Always Understand RequirementsIf you’re manufacturing a product common to the West but absent from China, how can you know whether your Chinese supplier really understands how it works? And if you’re communicating your requirements through a third-party vendor, how can you ensure that the actual production staff at the factory will meet them? The short answer is: it’s not always easy.
Offshore Manufacturing: 3 Tips for Working With Chinese Sourcing AgentsWhen it comes to outsourcing your product manufacturing to China, I strongly recommend that you do your own legwork with regard to manufacturer selection. Once you have a manufacturer shortlist however, it will make sense to engage a Chinese sourcing agent to help you make your final selection, as well as to assist in managing the relationship with your new overseas manufacturer.
What is An Amazon FBA InspectionIf you want to sell on Amazon, then we highly recommend using Amazon FBA inspection service in order to abide by stringent Amazon FBA rules. These rules were developed in order to improve the Amazon Quality Control for sellers. As of today, Amazon has become a very competitive market place and one bad product review can damage your brand image in more ways possible than you can possibly imagine.
Nick got in touch with TK in early 2017. Together they worked out an ideal jacket design and prototype before they fly to China in June 2017 for sourced factories’ meetings.
TK located a great supplier for us manufacturing touch-screen POS machine in China. After three months of developing, we decided to fly over for an inspection and negotiated mass manufacturing cost.
If you’re manufacturing a product common to the West but absent from China, how can you know whether your Chinese supplier really understands how it works? And if you’re communicating your requirements through a third-party vendor, how can you ensure that the actual production staff at the factory will meet them? The short answer is: it’s not always easy.
When it comes to outsourcing your product manufacturing to China, I strongly recommend that you do your own legwork with regard to manufacturer selection. Once you have a manufacturer shortlist however, it will make sense to engage a Chinese sourcing agent to help you make your final selection, as well as to assist in managing the relationship with your new overseas manufacturer.
If you want to sell on Amazon, then we highly recommend using Amazon FBA inspection service in order to abide by stringent Amazon FBA rules. These rules were developed in order to improve the Amazon Quality Control for sellers. As of today, Amazon has become a very competitive market place and one bad product review can damage your brand image in more ways possible than you can possibly imagine.
