What Should a Sourcing China Agent Do Before Shipping? Picture the file on Friday afternoon. PO revision C says blue inner carton. The factory photo shows white. Forty minutes remain

Chinese New Year can disrupt a China order weeks before the gates close. Suppliers take on a last wave of work, workers make travel plans, and production slots disappear. The

A quote arrives in your inbox: a low unit price, a 30% deposit, and “ready to ship in 30 days.” Then you notice that the bank account has a different

  Supplier consolidation is often seen as the point where a wholesale order becomes simple. Several suppliers send their goods to one location, and the buyer expects the next step

  A first wholesale order is often about finding a good product at a reasonable price. A repeat order is different. By then, the buyer expects the same color, size,

  Growing buyers often start with one supplier, then add two more, then five. At first, the process feels manageable. Later, the sample in hand does not match the bulk

  Buying from several Chinese suppliers can give a wholesaler more choices and better prices. It can also create a long list of problems. One supplier delivers early, another misses

  Every expanding retailer eventually hits a similar wall. They just take distinct paths to get there. One company launches with three items and a handful of vendors. Another kicks

  For many small wholesalers, the idea to import from China starts with a simple goal: find more products at better prices. The first few days often feel promising. There