Hidden Costs in China Sourcing Projects
NaviSourcing Blog Hidden Costs in China Sourcing Projects Many buyers focus too much on the quoted unit price and not enough on the hidden costs that appear between supplier selection and final shipment. In China sourcing, the expensive part is often not the price you see first, but the costs created by weak assumptions, unclear […]
MOQ vs Unit Price: How Buyers Should Compare Offers
NaviSourcing Blog MOQ vs Unit Price: How Buyers Should Compare Offers A lower unit price does not always mean a better offer. In China sourcing, MOQ and unit price are tied together, and buyers who compare quotes without understanding that relationship often choose the wrong supplier for the wrong commercial reason. Buyer-side sourcing guide MOQ […]
Factory vs Trading Company: What Import Buyers Should Really Check
NaviSourcing Blog Factory vs Trading Company: What Import Buyers Should Really Check Many import buyers ask the wrong first question: “Is this a factory or a trading company?” The better question is whether this supplier can actually control product quality, communicate clearly, manage risk, and deliver the order the way your business needs it. Buyer-side […]
How to Vet a China Supplier Before You Request a Quote
NaviSourcing Blog How to Vet a China Supplier Before You Request a Quote Before you compare prices, you need to know whether the supplier is even worth quoting. A cheap offer from the wrong supplier can waste weeks, distort your cost comparison, and create risks that only show up after sampling or production starts. Buyer-side […]