Sourcing Guide
Chapter 8: How to Choose a Supplier: Your 5-Point Final Checklist
You’ve done the hard work: found potential suppliers, checked their backgrounds (Chapter 6), and gotten clear quotes1 (Chapter 7). Now
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You’ve done the hard work: found potential suppliers, checked their backgrounds (Chapter 6), and gotten clear quotes1 (Chapter 7). Now
You’ve found some promising suppliers (using our Chapter 6 checklist, right?). Now it’s time to talk numbers. Getting a price
Alright, you’ve got a fantastic product idea based on Chapter 2, or you already know what you want to sell;
While Chapter 4 showed you powerful ways to find suppliers online, there comes a point where nothing beats seeing things
You’ve done your homework (Chapter 3), confirmed your product is a good idea, and you understand the costs. Now it’s
Alright, you’ve picked a potential product category (maybe from Chapter 2‘s ideas). Now for the most important part before you
You’re ready to use factories in China – that’s great! But hold on. Before you start looking on Alibaba or
China is known worldwide as a manufacturing giant. Why? Because you can find almost anything here, often with great quality
Importing industrial semi-finished goods presents unique hurdles. Are you struggling with quality control, long lead times, or unreliable suppliers? Sourcing
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