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General Information
- I already have a supplier for my products. Why should I bother looking for a new one if I’m happy with my current supplier?
- What does a sourcing agent do, and how can they help my business?
- How do I figure out which country or region is best for sourcing my products?
- What are some common challenges businesses face when sourcing globally?
- Is global sourcing a good idea for small businesses, or is it just for big companies?
Quality Control and Compliance
- What should I do if my products don’t pass certification testing?
- What can I do if the supplier does not have the required certification?
- Why should you consider a compliance check?
- What are the benefits of conducting in-production inspections instead of just pre-shipment checks?
- How can third-party quality inspections reduce product defects?
- What are the key quality control steps I should take during manufacturing?
Communication and Logistics
- How do cultural and language differences affect communication with suppliers?
- What are the best practices for managing supplier relationships effectively?
- What’s the difference between DDU and DDP? What are the risks of importing DDP?
- What tools or platforms are available to track shipments and manage logistics?
- How can I streamline my logistics process to reduce delays and costs?
Intellectual Property and Confidentiality
- Is a trademark registration in a supplier’s country useful, and why?
- How do non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) work in international sourcing?
- How does Zignify Global Product Sourcing keep my information confidential when working with multiple suppliers?
- What steps can I take to protect my intellectual property before signing a supplier agreement?
- What are the common intellectual property risks in global sourcing, and how can I avoid them?
Issue Resolution
Pricing and Costs
Guided Factory Tours and Sourcing Trips
- Are sourcing trips better than trade shows or finding suppliers online?
- What should I focus on when visiting a supplier’s factory?
- How do I prepare for a factory visit or sourcing trip?
- Can I combine a factory tour with a sourcing trip?
- How do I choose which factories to visit?
- What’s included in a guided factory tour?