Tips to Get Suppliers to Care About Your Price Request
From private label to sourcing for other industries, a common concern for new buyers is “how...
May 22, 2018 | Buyer Perception, Client Import Education, RFQ | 0
From private label to sourcing for other industries, a common concern for new buyers is “how...
Jul 22, 2016 | Back to the Basics, Client Import Education, RFQ, Sourcing | 0
Here are some refreshers on your quantity request when sending in inquiries to vendors in China...
Jan 15, 2016 | Back to the Basics, China Management, Client Import Education, RFQ | 0
Price quotes from China require the buyer (if they want to avoid error) to sit down, think about...
Jan 9, 2016 | Back to the Basics, China Management, Client Import Education, RFQ | 2
In the unofficial Part I to this post, I discussed the “mindset in reviewing China price...
Dec 11, 2015 | Documentation, Promotional Products, RFQ, Vendor Relations | 0
Here are 5 things to include in your China sourcing Inquiries. Some buyers send quickie truncated...
Apr 23, 2015 | Back to the Basics, China Management, China Manufacturing, Communication, Manufacturing | 0
“Suppliers cannot be trusted; they change the price in the middle of the project!” “They quoted the low price and then did the ol’ switcheroo, just to get me in!” These are common laments you may...
Feb 13, 2015 | China Management, China Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Promotional Products | 3
Do not let a high price quote make you think the vendor is incapable and not worthy of further negotiations. Many importers miss out on opportunities to work with quality suppliers because the buyer perceives their quote to be a...
Apr 7, 2012 | Back to the Basics, China Management, China Manufacturing | 0
At the old house, I had a few posts from the “Back to the Basics” series. Basic info-type posts; for some it could be new, for grizzled importers, helpful reminders Here is the newest addition to the series; ...
Feb 19, 2012 | China Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Production Timing, Promotional Products | 6
How do factories in China view promotional products’ inquiries and orders? Many moons ago, I was visiting a factory during an order to inspect the production line and assure they were adhering to the delivery schedule;...
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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