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A product sourcing agent assists with helping a client finding suppliers and manufacturers to make their products. They negotiate directly with the factories to get the best prices, maintain relationships with the factories, and also relay specifications and requests from the client to the manufacturer.

Alibaba is one of the most widely known online marketplaces. It boasts a wide range of sellers and factories that advertise a large variety of products. Not all sellers and factories are equal though, and it is important to vet the seller you are looking at purchasing from.

When you import a shipment of products from any country, the freight costs are a pretty substantial part of the cost involved. There are many different factors that influence the freight charges and it is important to understand them if you are in charge of your companies logistics.

All manufacturers, buyers, and suppliers know the importance of good quality control. The better the inspection process is, the less likely defective parts will slip through the cracks. The factories we work…

Who we choose to work with in China is one of the most crucial parts of our business. We take great steps to ensure that those who manufacture our customer’s products are qualified to do so.

It is prudent to take steps to protect your designs. When dealing with many outside parties including investors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, you should try to mitigate the risk of having your ideas stolen. There are a number of steps you can take to do this.

On Wednesday, Chinese and U.S. negotiators sat down for a two day discussion to hopefully come to an agreement on the burgeoning trade war. Most trade experts don’t expect much in the way of any serious breakthroughs. There is hope that the 200 billion tariff increase on Chinese imports will be postponed.

There are many distributors and wholesalers websites that advertise for factories in China. People don’t have to look far to find a product to buy from a stock. These companies often make grand promises that they fail to deliver on.

Some factories in China offer prototyping and engineering services. These factories will usually require a production order be placed with the design and prototype order.  In the past, we have referred some of our customers who wished to have their products developed in China to these companies.

Prototyping is the first step taken to bring any product to the market. It is crucial that you finalize your designs and have a tested prototype before starting on any manufacturing to make sure your product functions exactly as you need it to.