The 1-2-3 of Sourcing in China and how to purchase in Yiwu Sourcing in China (exclude Yiwu City) 1. Pick product to source 2. Define supplier and product criteria 3. Search for suppliers 4. Research supplier qualifications 5. Evaluate samples 6. Audit factories 7. Test order 8. Choose supplier 9. Establish reliable quality control 10. Establish communications 11. Establish supply chains 12. Monitor patent protection 13. Enforce long-term cost...

Five usual difficulties in purchasing in Yiwu China Source: www.AmandaIEC.com Yiwu purchasing Agent 1. Payments Payments are in cash at the moment of product delivery 2. Culture barriers and language Most of suppliers do not talk English, or develop according to international business standards 3. Price Lacks of transparency of local purchase agents, the practice of hidden commissions between agents and suppliers difficult the knowledge of...