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Sourcing from China (Part 2): Negotiating terms, leverage over suppliers, and describing your needs. [Podcast]

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In this episode... In episode 65 we discussed the different supplier options open to buyers who’re sourcing from China. One of the options is to do the sourcing yourself. Many importers want to pursue this, so we're creating a mini-series … [Read more...]

Are You Using A China Manufacturing Contract To Protect Yourself? [Podcast]

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The importance of a China manufacturing contract I've written about terms to negotiate with your contract manufacturer and the positive effects of signing a strong manufacturing contract before. And some commonalities between them include … [Read more...]

6 Effects of Signing a Strong Manufacturing Contract with your Supplier

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As a buyer, you may be in a position of strength in front of a supplier. For example, your orders are quite attractive to them, and you can easily switch to another supplier. You may be tempted to work with a business lawyer to draft a … [Read more...]

Sourcing From China 101, Part 6: How To Keep Leverage Over Suppliers

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Up until now, I have explained how to find a good supplier and what terms to negotiate from the get-go. But this is not enough. Buyers who are new to China often make a mistake: they trust their suppliers too much. How to keep leverage … [Read more...]