Elksourcing

A good Buying Office, Sourcing Agent or Purchasing Agent plays a very important role in doing safe and smooth business in China, especially when you’re placing a large order: Sourcing and Verifying qualified suppliers, Quality Control, Loading Process Supervision, Warehousing, Shipping Support, Business Risk Control, Legal Contract Support and After-sale service etc. However, It is NOT easy to find a right one. If you don’t make an informed decision when selecting a buying office or purchasing agent you might end up losing a lot more than the commission or service fee. What is a purchasing agent and why do I need one? A purchasing agent could be an individual, a group of team or a company, helping companies overseas to import from China. So sometimes buying office service can also refer to ‘purchasing agent’, Buying Office service will be supported by a team of experts in each field: sourcing, verification, procurement, quality control, business risk control etc. A good…

For the big buyers or importers, it’s not difficult to purchase from multiple suppliers at one time because each supplier could at least fill up a 20 ft container, the customs clearance and logistics are comparably easier. But to those start-up companies,they usually test the markets with small orders, indicating that they need to purchase different products from different suppliers with trial orders at one time. In such cases, the domestic logistics management,lead time control, delivery time control, stocking, warehousing, and customs clearance etc are rather complicated.So how do we make an easier and more effective sourcing from different Chinese suppliers simultaneously when the order is not big enough?  First of all what we need is a reliable and experienced Chinese partner or purchasing agent like Elksourcing.. An excellent partner or agent can well consolidate all your shipments at one time, coordinate the lead time and delivery time, arrange domestic logistics,…

1.Excellent CEO or boss:  Only excellent CEO or boss can make the enterprise develop healthily and stably. 2.High-quality management team:  When the enterprise has high-quality and competent staff, the management of the company will be efficient and dynamic. 3.Stable staff:  Stability of staff can ensure the quality consistency of the product. The excessive mobility of the staff will affect the quality of product. 4.Advanced equipment and facilities:  Well-functioning machines guarantee the better quality of product. 5.Superior technology:  The enterprise should not only have high-quality staff and good management,but also have experienced and innovative technical staff. Only through continuous technological reform and innovation can the quality of the product be guaranteed and material cost be reduced. 6.Splendid management systems:     Scientific incentives,unimpeded management channels, and sound management systems can fully encourage staff to show their initiative,which also can make sure the supplier is reliable and their product and service are top-ranking. 7.Reliable…

Lots of foreign clients ask us where local Chinese source in China at present,the answer is definitely 1688.com. According to the recent market survey conducted by STIN company,92% of the small e-store Chinese sellers on Aliexpress, Amazon,Ebay and Taobao etc will source from 1688, the rest will source from the small factories owned by themselves or their relatives, 98% of Chinese sourcing specialists or buyers will source the suppliers on 1688, especially for small orders.  1688.com, which is a part of Alibaba Group, formally launched in early 2010 in China, has been the largest wholesale and sourcing market for all kinds of raw materials, industrial products, clothing, home appliances and other general commodities on the globe.  On their official website (www.1688.com), 1688 claims to have a number of 120,000,000 registered users, more than 10,000,000 companies (factories and wholesalers), with a wide range of 49 different industry sectors are registered with 1688.com, attracting…

Sourcing is the art of locating and choosing certain businesses or individuals or in accordance with set criteria. Companies routinely hunt for sourcing requirements to complete the Supply Chain Management cycle. Identification of potential manufacturers is the first step in this process, followed by subsequent assessment of goods. Finally, the product sourcing agent China must engage with the manufacturer for the best price.  At present, China is regarded as the world’s premier manufacturing hub, with all types of parts being made here, thereby ensuring low prices. Therefore, any business that requires different parts can get them from hire. However, direct engagement with the suppliers is very difficult, owing to language barriers, cultural differences, legal issues, and business risks. All these challenges can be effectively mitigated by a reputed product sourcing agent China.    Every business wants to ensure that it is able to get manufacturers who give high preference to quality. For this reason, the top…

China is undoubtedly the largest manufacturing economy in the world. It is one of the largest exporters of products. The markets of China are known for their cost-effective, high-quality products. Hence the manufacturing sector of China has significantly boosted its economy. The industrial markets of China are on par with the best ones across the globe. If you wish to source your business from China, this could prove to be your best decision. The difference in language and culture and the heterogeneity of the business practices that might starkly differ from your native place can prove to be a barrier.  Selecting from the pool of products for investment, and to stand out amongst the foreign buyers, might seem difficult. This is where the Chinese sourcing agents step in. If you are not aware of the process of choosing one, don’t worry. Sourcing agents are the third party who will thoroughly help you to find the right supplier for…

Sometimes, small business owners overlook the value of maintaining positive relationships with their vendors. For a business to succeed, it’s important they understand their vendors’ needs and build a strong relationship based on trust. Here are some valuable tips I learned from my experience. 1. Pay Your Bills on Time As your vendors work on thin margins, cash flow is essential. When you consistently pay on time and respect agreed-upon conditions, you demonstrate appreciation for their contributions and your business rises to a “most trusted” status in the vendor’s eyes. This comes in handy if you need to call on the vendor for rush deliveries or other special requests. 2. Make Sure the Vendor Understands Your Goals A vendor who “gets” your business is of far greater value than one who just goes through the motions of filling orders. Take the time to communicate your goals and where you plan to…

When is the last time you negotiate price with your Chinese suppliers? It’s one of the best ways to decrease your expenses so you can realize more profit in your business. Everything is negotiable, but you should be prepared before you go to the bargaining table if you want to get the best deal.  Negotiating with suppliers doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does pay to have a plan before you approach them. Follow below tips to get better deals with your suppliers. 1. Sell yourself as repeat business owner Chinese suppliers are just like any other business owners: They want to sell as many products as they can, and they appreciate the customers who will help them reach that goal. When negotiating with suppliers, make sure they know you are someone who will give them repeat business, over the long term. If you have a track record of past…