Logistics
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What Is Container Loading Supervision and When Do You Need It?
My sourcing agent offered to add container loading supervision to my next shipment from China, which means someone watches the factory load my prod...
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China Sourcing Q&A
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Quality Control
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What AQL Level Should You Use for Pre-Shipment Inspections in China?
I'm paying for a pre-shipment inspection on my next order from China, and the inspection company asked me what AQL level I want them to use.
General
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How Do You Create a Product Spec Sheet for Chinese Manufacturers?
Every sourcing guide says I need to send a detailed product specification document to the factory before production starts, but I don't really know...
Payment
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What Is the Safest Way to Pay Chinese Suppliers as a Foreign Buyer?
I've been asked to pay a 30% deposit upfront to a factory in China, and honestly that makes me nervous.What's the safest payment method for sending...
Sourcing
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How Do Small Businesses Negotiate Lower MOQ with Chinese Suppliers?
Most Chinese suppliers I contact want me to order thousands of units right away, but I can't afford that kind of inventory risk.
Sourcing
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How Can Small Businesses Find Reliable Manufacturers in China?
I've been searching on Alibaba, but it's hard to tell which factories are legit and which ones just look good online. As a small business owner, I ...