Ep 9 - Ask ChinaMike & Rico Session #1 - Sourcing in China Q&A
In this episode we answer your questions regarding everything from sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and trading. Be prepared for some knowledge bombs as Rico and ChinaMike get on a Trans-Pacific call to address some of the following:
Getting your Chinese factory to provide you a warranty, particularly for electronic products
The best way to communicate with your supplier after they’ve done something wrong
How to go about structuring your pricing if you’re getting started in sourcing business
Dealing with traders vs. manufacturers and how much more the traders actually mark up the products
The 3 cardinal rules you need to know before you start importing to, or from, Asia
The main differences between importing to Asia vs. from Asia
All the essential sourcing and shipping acronyms explained
Alibaba and AliExpress - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Resources - Listed As Mentioned:
Ep 5 - (Bonus Episode) Q&A with Rico Your Questions Answered
Ep 6 - 5 Things To Know When Manufacturing Your Product in China
Basic Sourcing Terms:
Most Commonly Used Shipping Terms a.k.a Incoterms: