Sourcing Basics

Practical guides for finding products and working with China sourcing agents.

Sourcing Basics

Shenzhen vs. Guangzhou vs. Yiwu: A First-Time Importer’s City Guide

Sourcing Basics

Something Is Wrong With My Order: Now What?

Sourcing Basics

Gore-Tex Knockoffs: The Waterproof Rating Scam That’s Drowning Your Brand

Sourcing Basics

Seasonal Collections: Managing Fashion Trends

Sourcing Basics

Should You Work With a Sourcing Agent or Go Direct?

Sourcing Basics

Creating a Checklist That Actually Catches Problems

Sourcing Basics

Keeping Records: Why the Government Cares

Sourcing Basics

Free Trade Agreements: USMCA and Others (Saving You Money)

Sourcing Basics

Documents You’ll Need to Ship From China

Sourcing Basics

Sampling Plans: How Much Should You Actually Test?

Sourcing Basics

Getting Better Lead Times (And Making It Stick)

Sourcing Basics

Staying Flexible: Responding to Market Changes