Tag Archives: How to buy internationally

Why Footwear Quality Control Inspections are Important – Footwear is both necessary and a statement piece. But before those shoes ever hit the shelf or grace our feet, they undergo rigorous scrutiny through a process known as Footwear Quality Control Inspections. Footwear inspections are critical quality assurance measures in the shoe manufacturing industry. They ensure […]

Communicating with Suppliers Tips for Communication with Suppliers- Many buyers occasionally face difficulties communicating with their suppliers. The challenge is determining the most appropriate channel to use, e.g., zoom, phone, or email. Many folks face other influences that can significantly affect how parties interpret and understand what is communicated: language, culture, and time zones. For […]

International Supply Chain – Advice and Tips International Supply Chain – Every firm, whether it trades services or products, has a supply chain. A supply chain is a set of processes and practices which continually evolve and adapt to meet customer demands and changes in the business environment. A company must undertake a detailed analysis […]

Asia Inspections – Over the past 25 years Asia has steadily been positioning itself to become the production powerhouse of the World.  In 2017 Asia had nine countries in a list of the World’s Top 25 Exporting Countries. Surprisingly in 2017 Asia also had nine countries listed in the World’s Top 25 Importing Countries. Since […]

Shipping Terms Many traders often get confused about the payment and shipping terms uses So I have assembled a very general breakdown below for all users. Please note the following There are 11 terms Internationally Recognized Trading Terms Defined by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in 2010 Used for Purchase & Shipping of Goods So […]

Top 7 tips: On how to properly source goods Internationally September 2013 By Aidan Conaty In today’s world you are putting your business at risk if you are not sourcing internationally. As barriers to international trade are being removed it has now become easier than ever to source product using websites such as Alibaba, Tradekey or […]