Posts Tagged ‘Verification’
3 Tips for the RFQ that Saved me a Lot of Money
China Sourcing Academy (CSA) lecturer Mike Bellamy has been blogging for a decade. CSA selected the best 100+ posts (covering 18 different sub-topics) from his various blogs for their relevance to international buyers doing business with China. Each week we pick a topic and offer the best post about that topic pulled from Mike’s 100+ posts.
Read MoreHow can I find real companies in China who are real manufacturers in China?
Sebastian in the USA writes: I writing to you because I need information about how can I find the real companies, I do not want a middleman, I want to get in touch with the company directly. Also, I need someone that can help me with information with the companies that I am interested to…
Read MoreFirst time sourcing? Q&A with an Australian buyer of Chinese products
A CSIC reader in Australia recently contacted me with her questions about QC, MOQ, Payment Terms and Import Regulations. I want to share the highlights of my discussion with her for two reasons: One: having read some of the content at CSIC, I am happy to see this reader is asking the right questions upfront…
Read More5 Good Questions Buyers Should Be Asking
1. What are the best ways for a small buyer to avoid scams and find reliable suppliers in China? 2. How can I make sure my China supplier complies with local & international labour laws and regulations? 3. What is the normal practice for requesting samples from manufacturers in China? 4. I want to become…
Read MoreHow to evaluate a potential vendor’s quality system?
Most everybody knows that it is wise to get a feel for a potential supplier’s ability to produce a given product BEFORE placing a PO, but not every buyer knows how to organize a quality audit. Here is an overview of the process along with some templates from the QC experts. It is essential to…
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