Product Sourcing Agent: Wholesale China Imports

Why You Should Work with a Product Sourcing Agent to Manufacture Whole China Imports

Have you ever thought about product sourcing from China? There are huge benefits to finding a Chinese manufacturing partner. You’ll save money on wholesale China imports, get a quicker turnaround time for bulk orders and enjoy a high level of quality. Under the right circumstances, Manufacturing in China is more affordable than manufacturing in Australia, which means that you can increase your profit margins or pass the savings onto your customers.

To Go It Alone or to Hire a Product Sourcing Agent in China?

When you decide to start product sourcing from China, you have two basic options for how to go about the process. First, you can try to dive right into the deep end and start trying to make all of the necessary factory arrangements and business deals yourself. If you’ve had business dealings in China, there’s a chance that this option might seem like the most logical option to you. Alternatively, you can hire a product sourcing agent in China to handle all of the arrangements on your behalf.

To get a sense of what going it alone might look like versus hiring an agent, here’s a review of the responsibilities you’d face under either circumstance while arranging to have your goods manufactured in China.

• If you do it yourself: You will have to educate yourself about major industrial cities in China and the factories or manufacturing companies located there. You will have to communicate with the manufacturing companies to learn what types of manufacturing they do and find out whether or not they can handle your order. You will have to get pricing quotes from the factories you are considering to make the smartest economic choice. You will have to order samples to make sure your goods are going to come out as you want them. You will have to negotiate a contract in both English and Chinese. You will have to negotiate with a foreign business on issues like quality control, manufacturing deadlines and more. You will have to understand the business culture in China, to avoid certain faux pas in the negotiation process.
• If you hire a product sourcing agent in China: You will have to hire your product sourcing agent, who will research manufacturers and get quotes. You will have to identify manufacturers that meet your needs and price range, as well as approve a sample from your chosen manufacturer. You will have to review and sign the contract that your agent creates. You will have to submit payment to your agent, who will handle all relations with the manufacturer.

Which option sounds easier to you? Add the fact that your agent will inspect the final shipment of goods, sign off on quality and handle all sea and air freight arrangements to get your cargo to your door, and there’s no question that hiring a product sourcing agent in China is the most user-friendly option.

Call Made in China Sourcing

Are you interested in getting your hands on wholesale China imports, but not so interested in doing all of the research and negotiation? Call Made in China Sourcing today. Our product sourcing agents in China have been helping Australian businesses navigate the complex China manufacturing scene for 12 years running. We look forward to helping you as well.

Call us today on 1300 305 739 to get started.