Supplier Payments, Bank Detail and Caution
Let’s refresh on money wires for supplier payments in China. It’s not going to be any...
Oct 12, 2017 | Back to the Basics, Client Import Education, News | 2
Let’s refresh on money wires for supplier payments in China. It’s not going to be any...
Oct 28, 2016 | China Management, Client Import Education, Order Process | 0
Negotiating preferred payment terms with Chinese suppliers is a big concern for buyers. “How...
Oct 14, 2016 | Accountability, Communication, Order Control, Supplier Communication | 0
By focusing on relevant detail in your supplier communication you avoid time waste,...
Jul 16, 2016 | Client Import Education, Order Process, Production Timing | 0
During the sampling phase, chances are that you’ll go through a series of tweaks and changes...
Apr 9, 2016 | Back to the Basics, China Management, Order Control | 1
The world is smaller and developing countries are opening up more and more. Whether you’re a...
Apr 5, 2016 | Back to the Basics, Client Import Education, Documentation, Order Control, Supplier Communication | 0
It may seem like too-broad or even elementary of a topic for importing and sourcing. But missteps...
Mar 25, 2016 | Cultural Differences, Order Control, Vendor Relations | 2
In China sourcing and manufacturing, has anyone ever had problems getting good production photos...
Nov 18, 2015 | Accountability, Promotional Products, RFQ, Supplier Communication | 3
Sending specs to suppliers in China via digital medium, ie email and documents, is the focus of...
Oct 23, 2015 | Accountability, China Management, Communication, Small Business, Supplier Communication, Vendor Relations | 0
Too often, when attempting to gather quotes and establish new supplier relationships, potential...
Sep 22, 2015 | Documentation, Promotional Products, Supplier Communication | 2
When placing an order, it is common for the promotional product buyer to send a Purchase Order to...
For 18 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog is to help new buyers or seasoned importers better understand overseas suppliers, their culture, the manufacturing processes and logistics. I lived in China from '01 to '12 and now on the Carolina coast. I own and operate JLmade.
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