Finding a supplier in China is easier than it used to be. A few searches on Alibaba, Google or a B2B platform can produce dozens, sometimes hundreds, of potential suppliers within a few hours. But […]
For decades, “Made in China” meant one thing: competitive manufacturing at scale. That is still true. But it is no longer the whole story. China is increasingly exporting something else: the machines, components and technologies […]
Importing from China can look simple from the outside. Find a factory.Agree on a price.Place the order.Arrange the shipment. In practice, things are rarely that straightforward. A supplier may misunderstand a technical requirement. A quotation […]
You send the same request to three Chinese factories. A few days later, the answers come back: €8.20. €9.10. €11.50. Same product. Same quantity. Same specifications. At first, the choice seems easy. Why pay €11.50 […]
One of the first questions European buyers usually ask a Chinese supplier is: “What is your MOQ?” MOQ means Minimum Order Quantity. It can be 500 pieces, 2,000 pieces, 10,000 pieces or even more. For […]
When people talk about sourcing from China, they often focus on one thing: finding a supplier. In reality, that’s only a small part of the job. A sourcing project usually involves dozens of decisions before […]
Un guide pratique pour les acheteurs européens par Eurasia Consultis Négocier avec des fournisseurs chinois ne se résume pas à discuter le prix. Il s’agit de construire une relation, de gérer les risques et de […]
For many European companies, sourcing products from China is a great opportunity. China has a strong manufacturing ecosystem, experienced suppliers, and competitive production costs. However, finding a factory and placing an order is only the […]