In international business, proforma invoices and commercial invoices are key elements to finishing an order. Some of you may not be very clear about these two invoices. Thus, I write them in detail for you to have a clearer understanding.What is a proforma invoice?What is a commercial invoice?How do they differ in function?How do they [...]
Manufacturing lead time is a key factor when you want to take your business to the next level. But some of you may not be very clear about it. Today I will explain it in detail for you to have a thorough understanding.Manufacturing lead time definitionManufacturing lead time calculationMethods of reducing manufacturing lead time What [...]
In practice, many suppliers advertise themselves much better than they actually are. Therefore, only relying on their profiles online to judge whether they can cooperate is not reliable. You need to conduct a factory audit to help you understand the real situation of the factory, so as to make the final decision.What is Factory Audit?Why [...]
In international trade, are you often confused about the difference between sourcing and procurement? These two similar words actually have different meanings. After reading the following post, you will have a clear understanding of these words.What is sourcing?What is procurement?6 steps of sourcing with Jingsourcing as an example What is sourcing? China sourcing is to [...]
We know 80% of consumer products are made in China. And there are too many factory cities in China. Here I list major Chinese manufacturing cities and their specialized products.Five factory cities in GuangdongFour factory cities in ZhejiangThree factory cities in JiangsuShanghai manufacturing hubTwo factory cities in ShandongQuanzhou in Fujian provinceTianjin & Hong Kong industrial [...]
There are many documents involved in international trade, and only by ensuring the accuracy of these documents can your goods be successfully delivered to you. Manifest, as one of the documents, plays a very important role. After reading the following article, you will have a clear understanding of the manifests.Shipping manifest meaningShipping manifests contentsCommon types [...]
If you want to start a clothing business or you are in business, clothing labels are a key part to be considered. A clear and correct clothing label lets your customers have no worries about purchasing. And a creative tag can enhance product features.Besides, if you import clothes from China and sell them, you must [...]
There are general cargo and special cargo in international trade. If you have any doubts about the types and shipping regulations of your cargo, then the following post will help you understand more clearly.What is general cargo?General cargo handlingWhat is special cargo?Common 3 types of special cargo and handlingOther 4 types of special cargo and [...]
When importing from China to Canada, usually you can choose sea freight, air freight, or express to ship your goods. No matter which shipping method you use, your main concern is shipping cost and time. This article will explain these things in detail so that you can make a better choice for your shipping solution.What [...]
When you import a batch of goods and resell them in the target market, it is vital to know landed costs. So, I wrote this article to help you have an overall understanding.Landed cost meaningLanded cost calculation (formula & example)Methods to reduce landed costDifferences between landed cost and FOB What is the landed cost?Landed cost [...]
