• Elksourcing:Professional Supplier Sourcing -The First Step to Your Successful Business in China

    I received two inquiries today from our old clients, demanding for another professional supplier sourcing service, which is playing more and more important role in their import business these days. Professional Supplier Sourcing refers to the sourcing service carried out in a very professional way. Some importers only source suppliers by searching online or simply attending a general commodity trade fair, which is regarded NOT professional enough sometimes in China.  How to conduct a Professional Sourcing service? First of all, Professional Sourcing means product proficiency; you have to be very proficient with the product itself, covering the product name, specifications, descriptions, application and market price etc. You have to try to be an expert in this field. Second, Professional Sourcing indicates the proficiency of related manufacturing bases. In China, almost every city or province has their own pillar industries, especially for some special items, say, ceramics, chemicals,furniture,fireworks etc.So before sourcing…

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  • Elksourcing:1688 – the largest wholesale and sourcing market on the globe

    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…

  • Elksourcing:Why Online Sellers Choose Sourcing from China?

    To source goods from China and resell online is proven successful for many entrepreneurs. Why more and more online sellers choose sourcing from China? There are many reasons, on top of them, the following reason are recognized by many business owners. 1) Cheap cost Most of China products are available at a cheaper cost. If you source your product from a distributor or wholesaler in the USA, you are like to pay 2 or 3-time higher prices than sourcing from China. The cost savings are achieved via cheaper labor cost, faster production speed with moulds, and less marginal cost at high order QTY. Cheap cost can sharp your business’ competitiveness. 2) Supplier options China is known as a manufacturing hub for its business ecosystem, labor pool and low production costs. Numerous industrial clusters are a distinctive feature of the Chinese economy.  China has a long list of producers, thereby leaving you…

  • Elksourcing:Common Risks of Sourcing Products in China

    One of the most common dilemmas of business start-ups is choosing the best products to sell. Aside from that, another challenge is finding the right supplier to get the products from. With a lot of suppliers all over the world, it can be hard to select a reliable and trustworthy one with whom you can have a great business relationship in the long run. China is top of mind as far as product importation is concerned. Through the years, the mega-country has positioned itself as the world’s largest manufacturing hub. China is indeed a great country to source items to sell. However, there are several things you should consider before choosing the best items your business can sell.  In this article, I’d like to share with you the common risks of sourcing products in China while embracing the opportunities that come with it.  1. Lack of well-defined strategy When sourcing products in China,…

  • Elksourcing:Steps to Get Your Own Products Made in China

    China is always the first place you need to consider, if you have an amazing idea for a product that you believe will do well on the market. However, it is not easy to make an idea to reality, if you do not follow the right practices, you may suffer in loss of money and time. In this article, we share you the right steps to get your own products made in China. 1) Getting Drawings and a Prototype You need to get this idea made into engineer designs and a prototype. It is crucial you get both done; it can be difficult to manufacture a product without an engineer drawing that has tolerances, bill of materials, and technical requirements. You need a prototype, so you know your product is functional and looks good. You can do this in China, but it is not easy. Communicating with an engineer in…

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  • Elksourcing:Important Things for Sourcing Products from China

    Sourcing Products from China tends to be cheaper than local, and often local manufacturers may not even exist for your products. Here are some of the most important things you need to know if you’re trying to source products from China. 1) Define Your Specifications  There’s nothing more aggravating for the factory you’re working than either unspecified or constantly changing specifications. Changing a material partway through the manufacturing process can be costly, time-consuming, and in the worst case may even necessitate moving to a different factory. Before you even begin to search manufacturers, you need to have a clearly-defined idea of what you’re working towards. There are quite a few specifications you should have at least mostly nailed down before you open your web browser to go hunting. These include, but are not limited to: Logo/ Materials/ Colors/ Dimensions/ Order QTY Be specific and detailed. For example, if you were creating…

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  • Elksourcing:Notes for Sourcing Bespoke Products from China

    Not like sourcing stock products, sourcing bespoke products is more complicated and you may meet face more challenges. Having custom parts manufactured involves locating and building a relationship with a factory, unless you use a sourcing company, which is highly recommended.  The followings are some notes I have learned from my 20-year experience of sourcing from China. 1) Develop Your Product The first step to getting your product sourced is to, not surprisingly, develop your product. This involves going from conceptual ideas and artwork to having engineer drawings designed and then prototyped. Sometimes this can take one or few tries before your product has taken shape in the way you envision. It is not likely that an engineer can get your design perfectly designed in the first iteration of files and prototypes, so don’t be shocked if the first prototype is a little rough. If this is a new groundbreaking product,…

  • Elksourcing:Useful Tips for Sourcing from China

    Sourcing products from China provides you with a new marketing edge. After going through the product analysis, finding the right suppliers may require sufficient time and effort. Particularly, when it comes to finding suppliers in China, keep the huge cultural, business and language gap between you and the Chinese suppliers in mind. Building a constant person-to-person relationship can be termed as the key to victory as far as business relationships are concerned in Chinese culture. Outlined below are some tips to nail the method of sourcing various products from China. 1) Find the Right Supplier Finding the right supplier is the key to start hunting for the right products. When you begin looking for a supplier, the web is preferably the best platform to look for. There are some great Chinese marketplaces in the world that can come in handy to you. Moreover, when it comes to suppliers, there is a…

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