Sourcing Basics

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

Sourcing Basics

How to Choose a Freight Forwarder for Goods From China

Sourcing Basics

EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP: Which Costs and Responsibilities Change?

Sourcing Basics

How to Budget for Samples, Tooling, Inspection, and Freight

Sourcing Basics

Costed Bill of Materials: What Buyers Should Ask For

Sourcing Basics

How to Check Whether a Low Factory Price Is Actually Viable

Sourcing Basics

How to Negotiate Without Lowering Your Quality Standard

Sourcing Basics

How Currency Changes Affect Your China Sourcing Budget

Sourcing Basics

Deposit, Balance, and Milestone Payments: Safer Ways to Structure an Order

Sourcing Basics

How Tooling Costs Work in Custom Manufacturing

Sourcing Basics

What Should a Supplier Quote Include?

Sourcing Basics

How to Ask a Supplier for a Price Break Without Damaging the Relationship

Sourcing Basics

MOQ Negotiation: Options Beyond Asking for a Lower Minimum