Epicsourcing blogs help importers gain insights & skills in sourcing products. We share our personal experiences and the lessons we continue to learn along the way. Enjoy!
For many business owners in the West, making the decision to manufacture products or components from low-cost regions such as China is never an easy one. But most eventually cross that bridge because factories in these regions can manufacture your product for a fraction of what it costs you in the West.
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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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