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5. Find your supplier in China and place an order
There are many suppliers for you to choose, and you may be confused about how to identify the supplier is a reliable business partner to cooperate with. A good supplier is a vital element for a successful business. There are 5 aspects you should consider:
Business history
As it is easy to register in a company in China, if a supplier focuses on the same product category for a relatively long time such as 3 years, or even more, their business would be stable to a large extent or they have already a competitive company.
Complete industrial chain and equipment evaluation
For the pp woven bag, China has a stable and complete industrial chain, Although this is a labor-intensive industry, the level of equipment should not be underestimated. Wire drawing, weaving, coating, printing, bag making, and every link of work requires good equipment to support. All these factors add up to make a high-quality, functional and aesthetic bag.
Compliance certifications on products
Whether the supplier has relevant certificates about the product is also an important aspect. For the polypropylene woven bag, BRC certificate, ISO9001-2015 and also some specific requirements such as heavy metal content testing is esstional.
So, when you choose suppliers, you had better cooperate with those who can provide you the certificates, which helps to make your importing process or further marketing more smooth.
Quality control
The most vital factor is product quality. Only products with good quality can bring long-term profit to your business. And most good suppliers usually have a complete quality control system to ensure quality. They will offer you an in-line inspection report or production video for acquaintance about the processing details. Or you can let your China office or a third party to do an inspection at the site.
Service
Good service is not only reflected in the pre-sales, during the sale, but also after-sales. The pre-sales service is mainly the response speed of the customer service, the familiarity of the product, and the provision of reasonable quotations and different solutions. Sales are mainly about order follow-up and detailed communication, quality control, and after-sales requirements are high for whether a company has a complete management system and the quality of sales personnel. Regular return visits and the ability to solve problems are particularly important.
Understand trade Incoterms. Get precise product quotations
When you negotiate with suppliers, you will encounter the phrase, Incoterms, There are many different terms, which will influence the quotation accordingly. And the following 5 types are the most common.
EXW: Ex Works
Under this term, the seller just needs to be responsible for making the products. Once the goods are transferred to the buyer at the named place of delivery, the buyer should undertake full costs and risks of loading and moving the goods to the destination, including arranging for the export clearance. Hence, it is not advisable for international trade.
FOB: Free On Board
Under this term, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the port, then loaded on board of the named vessel. They also should be in charge of customs clearance of export. After that, the seller is free of all risks of the goods, and at the same time, all liability is transferred to the buyer. This is a more recommended term for international trade business.
CIF: Cost Insurance And Freight
The seller is responsible for delivering goods to the board on the named vessel, besides it, the seller will cover the insurance and freight on the shipment, and the customs clearance of export. But the buyer needs to undertake all risks of loss or damage on the shipment. This is also a widely used term for international trade business. You can also compare whether it’s appropriate to pay the freight by yourself or the supplier
DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) and DDU(Delivery Duty Unpaid):
Under DDP, the seller will be responsible for all risks and fees generating in the whole process of delivering the goods to the named place in destination country. And the buyer needs to undertake risks and fees after completing the delivery at the named place without unloading the goods.
About DDU, the buyer should undertake the import taxes. Except for it, the requirements for the rest of the clauses are the same as DDP. In a word, the quotation will be different according to the agreed trade terms. Moreover, the liability between you and your supplier varies from different trade terms. You had better choose the best suitable way according to your own situation.
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