Posts Tagged ‘sourcing agent’
Quality Control Agents: An insider’s look at their fee structure (part 1)
You can divide the China inspection agents into two groups: Sourcing Agents and Inspection Agents. Sourcing Agents Sourcing agents often do inspections and audits as part of their supply chain management service. They will charge 3 to 15% (depending on size of order) for their service, which is inclusive of audits and inspections. I’m not…
Read MoreWhat are the main issues when sourcing?
There are certain issues like QC, supplier verification and payments that apply to all products, including fabric. Here is a list of short videos which cover each of the main items, compliments of www.GlobalSources.com and www.PSSChina.com Video 1: Finding Suppliers Video 2: Evaluating Suppliers Video 3: Negotiations Video 4: Project Management and Quality Control Video…
Read More“Is a Trading Company the Same as an Import Export Company?”
If you ask 10 different people, you will get 10 different answers. But if you are talking about China based companies, then a trading company and an import-export company are the same in that an import-export license is needed from the Chinese government to bring products into and out of China. However, there are a…
Read MoreVerify the Agent
I have been reading your articles and blogs on China sourcing and found the advice given very useful. We are a manufacturer and planning to import some components used in the production from China for the first time. I have recently come across this company called Easy XXXX who claims to be the “one stop”…
Read MoreOutsourcing the Sourcing
I am trying to source a manufacturer for some furniture which is to be designed by my partners. I was wondering if there was an easier (more efficient) process than trawling through websites such as Alibaba, Global Sources and Made-in-China (and others like it). My concern is that, in trying to identify potential suppliers, there…
Read MoreWhere can I get started to source products from China?
I’m new in the Import Export industry and need help. First, where do I start and how do I get an agent that can source products and perhaps help me get the products from China to South Africa. Any information or advice will be appreciated. ANSWER: CSIC corporate sponsor PassageMaker is in that line of…
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