How you go about searching, qualifying, and choosing a supplier is the best predictor about the eventual success or failure of your importing business. Do not take this decision on the basis of a good human contact. And, on the other hand, do not feel reassured by the view of a large and shiny manufacturing facility.
The sourcing process
When should you request quotations from Chinese factories?
In China, don’t search for the cheapest supplier
Directories of Chinese suppliers/manufacturers
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Factory audits & verifications
Infographic: how a factory audit works
Finding a suitable Chinese supplier is an art more than a science
Chinese factories: what can be checked
Is an export license a must for Chinese suppliers?
What questions can you ask a Chinese factory during a visit?
What can you observe in a Chinese factory?
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Working with sourcing agents
The 3 types of sourcing companies in China
Top 10 mistakes when outsourcing your China sourcing
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Supplier management
How to improve your Chinese supplier pool?
Imposing fines on Chinese suppliers
How to avoid problems with suppliers [e-book]
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Different types of factories
Different types of production organization
Why semi-automation is better than full automation
The bad habit of producing in large batches
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