Sourcing Basics

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

Sourcing Basics

Kitchen Stuff: Sourcing Pans, Knives, and Everything Else

Sourcing Basics

Interview: Big Brands Explain Their Sourcing Strategies

Sourcing Basics

What’s the Minimum Order Quantity? (Can I Order Less?)

Sourcing Basics

Crisis Mode: Port Strikes, Accidents, and Backup Plans

Sourcing Basics

Blockchain: Tracing Your Product Back to the Source

Sourcing Basics

NDAs and Confidentiality: Do They Actually Work?

Sourcing Basics

Vietnam, India, and Other Countries: Are They Better?

Sourcing Basics

Zhejiang: E-Commerce and Small Product Factories

Sourcing Basics

Shanghai: Service Centers and Trading Hubs

Sourcing Basics

Sourcing From Guangdong: Where All the Factories Are

Sourcing Basics

Why Your Sourcing Project Failed (And How to Fix It)

Sourcing Basics

Skincare: Formulation and OEM Services Explained