sourcing agent

What does a sourcing agent do? For one, the agent will assist a company in finding sources for products and supplies at the lowest cost possible. This will help the company save time and money in production. Local companies can take advantage of sourcing agents to find the best prices. They have connections to domestic companies so they know where to find the best supplies. Overseas companies will find sourcing agents very useful as well. For instance, an overseas company who wants to buy supplies from China can use sourcing China to locate companies they can work with. The agent will first assess the company’s needs and meet with suppliers to check if they are able to meet the requirements of the company before ordering supplies from them. Sourcing agents will do all the work for you, including doing inspections and making evaluations to address concerns that might affect the quality of the products…

This article is for new importers. As a sourcing agent in China, we would like to share our years of experience of helping overseas buyers to import from China. 1. Feasibility StudyBefore you start to import, you need to research the feasibility of your sourcing project. You need to set up a goal, decide the budget, make the plan, consult the import expert, research the market, learn the import process, and calculate cost. In the end, you should come up with an enforceable plan, which should include the following: the products, the market, the process, the people, the cost, the margin, and the marketing. 2. Products IdeasWhat products you will buy from China? If you don’t have any clue, you could check ecommerce websites like alibaba, ebay, amazon, see what products are highlighted on homepage. Every product from missile to toilet paper has its own market, so do something you are…

Importers who do not have the expertise, manpower or the time to procure and manage supplies from China will often turn to the services of a China sourcing agent. However, it is not that easy to find a sourcing agent you can trust, and trust is very important in this kind of requirement. You need someone who is trustworthy and not someone who works for hidden commissions. Below are some do’s and don’ts to help you in evaluating sourcing agents in China: Do clarify the sourcing agent’s tasks and responsibilities. This is very important when using third-party service providers. Do you want them to handle everything from procurement to quality control? Or do you only require them to perform tasks that you cannot handle? You have to be clear with their responsibilities so you will know who should be accountable in case of problems. Don’t forget to consider the sourcing agent’s…