Comparing Different Channels for Sourcing from China Part 1/2

It’s hard to easily solve the problems that can occur during the transaction, which can result in late delivery, quality problems, or a host of other potential risks. Besides the language barrier, cultural difference is another main difficulty of doing business with Chinese people. These difficulties can sometimes confuse us or annoy us greatly which can severely inhibit one’s confidence in sourcing from China. There are some successful cases where sourcing from China started with a cold call from a foreign buyer to a Chinese salesman. But you need to carefully analyze if this model suits your sourcing needs and accordingly deal with the suppliers with extra circumspection.

Smart Steps for Effective Sourcing in Tough Economic Times

This is the outline of a presentation that I give at each Global Sources China Sourcing Show entitled: Smart Steps for Effective Sourcing in Tough Economic Times . It’s both an introduction to the current factory situation in China and a review of the list of options for financing in China today.

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