Alibaba Isn't Suited for Small, Diverse Orders

Alibaba Isn’t Suited for Small, Diverse Orders

John is from the United States and runs a small grocery store locally. He wants to source over 100 types of goods from China, including fitness equipment, daily necessities, and stationery, but he only needs 20 to 30 pieces of each item. John found manufacturers for each product on Alibaba, but the total sample fees alone added up to $3,000, he felt too expensive. So, he reached out to us for help.

This is one of our simplest cases, but for the client, there are three main challenges:

Over 100 samples: Each supplier has to send product samples, leading to high shipping and sample costs.
Small quantities: The order is too small to meet the sea freight minimum (1-2 CBM), so express shipping is the only option, which increases costs.
Time-consuming sourcing:Finding suppliers on Alibaba takes a lot of time, and it’s hard to ensure quality.

That’s why we often say that whether it’s online or offline business, success ultimately depends on a stable supply chain. Nowadays, sourcing products from China on your own isn’t difficult, but if you want it to be time-efficient, cost-effective, and quality-assured, it’s wise to let a reliable sourcing agent like Jingsourcing handle the one-stop sourcing process for you.

We have warehouses and can help you procure all the samples at once. Once the products are collected, we’ll ship them to you together. Additionally, we work with our own logistics partners, allowing us to plan the most suitable shipping method for you and negotiate lower shipping costs.

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