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IN THIS POST I AM GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW YOU WILL KNOW A) IF YOU WANT TO WORK WITH A SOURCING AGENT IN CHINA AND B) IF THE ANSWER TO A) IS YES, WHAT TYPE OF AGENT IS THE BEST ONE FOR YOU. I WRITE THIS POST ASSUMING YOU READ THE POST CHINA DIRECT SOURCING STRATEGY. IF YOU DIDN’T, I SUGGEST YOU READ IT FIRST. IT WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT I AM TALKING ABOUT IN THIS POST.
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Introduction of sourcing from a Chinese trading company, sourcing company, and direct manufacturer The difference among sourcing from a Chinese trading company, sourcing company, and direct manufacturer How to choose a supplier that is both reliable and suitable?
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Sourcing and purchasing products from China is becoming more popular especially with smaller businesses in the UK who are on a budget and trying to save money. However, the language barrier can be tricky when negotiating with Chinese companies, especially with westerners who are usually afraid of getting scammed.
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China still is the cheapest country for manufacturers and retailers in the US to source for parts and goods. China has proven wrong the concept of low wage equates to low skill. China is a country that offers low wages to highly skilled workers. This is one of the reasons a lot of Western establishment, the US included, are sourcing most of their parts and goods from China.
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