How to Find a Perfect Chinese Manufacturer or Supplier for Your Product

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How to Find a Perfect Chinese Manufacturer or
Supplier for Your Product?
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Major Points

1. What are you looking for?
2. Domestic vs. Overseas Suppliers
3. Where to begin your search?
4. Requesting a quote
5. Negotiating minimum order quantities
6. Have you found your supply partner?

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1 What are you looking for?

• When we refer to Chinese suppliers, were
  referring to anyone who has the capability to
  provide you with products and inventory. This
  encompasses manufacturers, wholesalers and
  distributors.
• There are a ton of helpful resources online which
  you can find on Google. But before you begin,
  there are a few things you should know and
  decide.

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2 Domestic vs. Overseas Suppliers

• When looking for suppliers if you plan to
  manufacture or wholesale, youll need to decide
  whether you want to source domestically or from
  overseas. Overseas can refer to any location
  abroad.
• Overseas suppliers are located in Asian countries
  like China, India and Taiwan. Thats because its
  often cheaper to source your products overseas,
  especially in these countries.
• Both domestic and overseas sourcing have their
  advantages and disadvantages

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2.1 Domestic Sourcing

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• Higher manufacturing quality and labor standards.
• Easier communication with no language barrier.
• Easier to verify reputable manufacturers.
• Faster shipping time.
• Greater payment security and recourse.

• Higher manufacturing costs.
• Less product choice (there are many items that
  just arent made in North America anymore).

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2.2 Overseas Sourcing

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• Lower manufacturing costs.
• High number of manufacturers to choose from.
• One-stop services like Alibaba have made it easy
  to navigate suppliers.

• Lower perceived quality from customers.
• Difficult/costly to verify manufacturer and visit
  on-site.
• Longer shipping time.
• Cultural differences in business practices.
• Product importation and customs clearance.
• Less payment security and recourse.

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3 Where to begin your Search?

• Now that you have a better idea of exactly what
  you're looking for, as well as the advantages and
  disadvantages of domestic vs. overseas sourcing,
  where do you begin your search? Naturally, the
  internet is the best place to start, but there
  are a few places in particular that can help with
  your search
• Directories
• Google
• Local library
• Referrals

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4 Requesting a Quote

• What is your minimum order quantity?
• What is your sample pricing?
• What is your production pricing?
• What is your turnaround time?
• What are your payment terms?

• Once you've found a suitable supplier, its time
  to approach them. The biggest question youre
  going to have is how much? but before you
  hastily send the supplier your request for
  quotation, plan what you want to say and the
  questions you need to ask.

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5 Negotiating Minimum Order Quantities

• If youre looking for a supplier for the first
  time, you're going to quickly learn about minimum
  order quantities (MOQs). Its not uncommon for a
  manufacturer to require a commitment to purchase
  hundreds or even thousands of units for your
  first order depending on the product and
  manufacturer.

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6 Have you found your supply partner?

• Sourcing suppliers and manufacturers is a unique
  process, and for many, a new experience.
• It's easy to get frustrated when you hit dead
  ends or brick walls but in most cases, it just
  requires a little more patience and perseverance
  to find the perfect partner for your new business.

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Contact Us

• Noviland Inc
• Address 901 Campisi Way Ste.355
• Campbell, CA, 95008
• Phone [phone]
• Email inquiries_at_noviland.com
• Website www.noviland.com