China sourcing blog
Use these articles to research Chinese marketplace products, build clearer buying briefs and avoid treating a listing as a final quote.
Packaging and shipping
Compare LCL and FCL for China shipments using confirmed cargo dimensions, total quoted charges, handling, schedules, delivery needs and destination constraints.
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Packaging and shipping
Review an export packing list against products, cartons, quantities, weights, dimensions, shipping marks and the commercial invoice before dispatch from China.
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Packaging and shipping
Build a clear master-carton shipping mark for China orders, separate operational data from regulated labels, and verify the final printed cartons.
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Quality control
Write a practical China pre-shipment inspection brief with the correct product version, defect definitions, checks, sampling plan and evidence request.
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Shipping preparation
Calculate carton CBM, separate gross and volumetric weight, and prepare a clear packing-data request before comparing shipping quotes for goods from China.
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Order planning
Prepare a China repeat order with an approved reference, clear change log, refreshed quantities and packing details, plus checks against the previous batch.
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Payment verification
Use this China supplier bank-detail change checklist to pause, verify the request and keep the payment instruction connected to the active order record.
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Order planning
Use this China purchase order checklist to match the supplier, product, quantities, price basis, packaging and open actions before you confirm an order.
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Supplier verification
Use this China supplier due diligence checklist to review the exact supplier, product capability, evidence and open decisions before a first order.
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Commercial planning
Use this China proforma invoice checklist to review the supplier, product, price basis, payment terms and open handover questions before a deposit.
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