Total landed cost is the only number that matters when comparing Chinese suppliers. It includes: fac...
Demurrage and detention charges have become a significant cost factor. Demurrage is charged when car...
The Bill of Lading is the single most important shipping document. It serves as: receipt of goods, c...
Payment terms follow a standard progression in China. Transaction 1: 30% deposit, 70% before shipmen...
Your gut feeling after multiple interactions with a supplier is a valid data point. If communication...
The supplier who vanished taught me about financial due diligence. When I traced back the warning si...
The US tariffs on Chinese goods have created distinct winner and loser categories. Products with low...
Customs data platforms reveal a supplier's real export history. You can see what products they've sh...
Photographic documentation during inspection serves multiple purposes. It provides evidence for disp...
RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) reduces tariffs between 15 Asia-Pacific countries...
ERP selection depends on your scale. SOHO traders can use Excel and a free CRM. Small teams need lig...
Customs valuation is a common source of disputes. Chinese customs values goods for export based on t...
Chinese factories have different levels of export maturity. Tier 1: factories that export directly, ...
Sample quality is not always indicative of production quality. Some factories produce 'golden sample...
Your freight forwarder selection is one of the most important decisions in your supply chain. A good...
CE certification for Europe is a hurdle but not insurmountable. The key is finding a certified body ...
MOQ negotiation is an art. Chinese factories quote high MOQs because they're designed for mass produ...