Lots of importers prefer to buy products directly from manufacturers in China, which can offer a range of benefits, from lower prices to better quality control. They always wonder how to find a manufacturer to make their products. But it is not easy to find a real factory and sometimes you may not need a [...]
Despite the global economic downturn, cross-border eCommerce has grown rapidly. Statista reports that the global market reached over $900 billion in 2023 and is expected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2027. This growth is seen in sales, consumer behavior, and business model innovations. Cross-border eCommerce lets consumers buy quality products from different countries and opens [...]
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and ETL certification (Intertek ETL) are both famous third-party certification organizations that test and certify electronic product safety. They are common in the North American market. Even though these certifications are not legally required, like CPSIA, having them often enhances a product's competitiveness.What is UL?What is ETL certification?UL Listed and ETL ListedWhich [...]
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.   Table of ContentsWhat are actual weight and volumetric weight?How to calculate volumetric weight? (formula, examples) What are actual weight and volumetric weight? Actual [...]
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 [...]
