In the modern business environment, procurement service providers have become increasingly important. However, many people are unclear about what they actually do and how they differ from sourcing agents when importing from China. This blog will address these commonly asked questions. Table of contents:What does PSP primarily do? What about target audiences?PSP vs sourcing [...]
There are too many articles talking about Alibaba scam cases with the study of bad Alibaba reviews on Trustpilot and Google. Here I won’t elaborate on negative reviews online, but I will share real cases of "I got scammed on Alibaba" that our clients experienced.Actually, many clients had already searched for suppliers on Alibaba before [...]
Alibaba has become a popular choice for importers to source suppliers and products at affordable prices. However, many are left wondering why things are so cheap on Alibaba and whether these products are genuine. This post aims to address these common concerns. Table of ContentsWhy are things so cheap on Alibaba? (5 reasons)Alibaba products are [...]
Alongside 3D printing, CNC machining stands as a leading manufacturing technology for rapid prototyping. In this blog, we explore CNC machining basics and 5 key benefits of CNC rapid prototyping. Quick ViewHow does CNC work for rapid prototyping?The CNC prototype-making speed is very fast.Design testing and iteration with CNC are quicker.CNC rapid prototyping saves [...]
Nowadays, 3D rapid prototyping is a popular technology. It enables businesses to develop customized products more efficiently, faster, and economically. This blog delves into rapid prototyping with 3D printing and explains how it helps maximize custom product efficiency. Table of contentsWhat is rapid prototyping?How does rapid prototyping work?Is rapid prototyping the same as 3d printing?Core [...]
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, uses special equipment like 3D printers to build the material into a product model bit by bit, just like a bird building a nest. Today's post will compare this popular technology with traditional manufacturing methods, and explain how it benefits importers with custom product needs, as well [...]
Examples of shipping documents include the bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, etc. These are used by shipping companies/airlines, customs officials, and other parties involved in the supply chain route to ensure that the shipment is properly identified, tracked, entered and left a country, and delivered to the designated place.Today's blog explains shipping documents [...]
In international trade, there are a variety of mandatory documents. The packing list is one of the required shipping documents. Today's post explains the packing list with a focus on the following 5 aspects, which are highly concerned by many importers.Quick ViewWhat is a packing list?Who needs the shipping packing list?What's the shipment packing list [...]
For buyers wanting to source from Yiwu but are not familiar with Yiwu markets or a series of matters involved in the whole sourcing process, like negotiating with suppliers for the best price, it's necessary to get a Yiwu sourcing agent. But many buyers are wondering,Why are some sourcing agents in Yiwu?What services do Yiwu [...]
ISF declaration is key to imports into America. For any failure to complete this declaration as required, U.S. customs will reject shipments. This is a big loss for importers. So it is essential to get a good understanding of ISF. Today's post will explain it in detail. Let’s take a look.What is ISF?What does the [...]
