Today, I'm sharing an inspiring case for startups. If you don't have time to read it now, save it for later. First, let me give you some background info:Founder: Tyson WaltersSite: Shed DefenderProduct: Dog onesieSales revenue: Over $1.7 million until 2018Staff: Tyson, sister-in-law, momNext, I'll tell Tyson and Harley's story in the first person. I [...]
EXW and FCA differ significantly in transportation, delivery, and risk transfer. Understanding these differences helps buyers and sellers create better shipping agreements and achieve higher profits. In today’s blog, we will compare their features and advantages with real examples from our clients.What is EXW? (example included)What is FCA? (example included)When to pay under EXW and [...]
The role of the supply chain is the most important in e-commerce. Our clients who do well all have a very stable supply chain. No matter the product, you can squeeze out extra profit by optimizing the supply chain. We have never seen a business with a poor supply chain stay profitable for long, whether [...]
In the field of logistics like air and courier services, the billing standards are based not only on the shipment’s actual weight but also on the volumetric weight. Let's dive in. What are actual weight and volumetric weight? How to calculate volumetric weight? (formula, examples) What are actual weight and volumetric weight? Actual Weight, abbreviated [...]
Want to make money selling products on Amazon but struggling with these issues: Hard to find cooperative suppliers on Alibaba with a tight budget? Exhausting to get the real factory & most competitive price on Alibaba? Frustrating to communicate with suppliers about product requirements? Concerned about QC being handled poorly by suppliers & 3rd-party companies. [...]
When you work with suppliers, you'll definitely ask them, "How long will it take for me to receive the goods?" This brings us to today's topic—lead time in the supply chain.What is lead time in a supply chain?Why is lead time in a supply chain important?What are types of lead time?What stages does lead time [...]
We had a UK client interested in buying 5-ton scrap copper from China. He saw prices on Alibaba ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.With the international copper price around $10,000, he wondered about the actual cost ofbuying scrap copper from China. UK copper prices from LMEPreviously, he had been scammed buying scrap copper from Europe, so [...]
You must know that many high-quality imitation branded shoes come from China, such as Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Gucci, and BALENCIAGA. And their main production hub is in the city I'm about to introduce to you today—Putian.What is the Putian Shoes?Why does Putian produce so many fake shoes?How is the quality of Putian shoes?How to [...]
Starting an e-commerce business sounds easy, but it remains a significant challenge for ordinary people. For instance, you need to find what products to sell well, where to sell them, and how to attract traffic. Despite frequently hearing numerous success stories of sellers making millions, when you actually get down to it, you'll encounter various [...]
It's 2024, and the competition in the e-commerce market is fiercer than ever. However, e-commerce remains the top choice for ordinary people to start a business because of its low entry barriers, flexible investment, and quick and sizable returns. Many people are eager to know what sells best online nowadays. Let's delve.What makes products profitable, [...]
