Tips about import and sourcing
International trade is one of the most important and complex economic activities worldwide. In this area, it is common for cultural barriers to arise that hinder trade relations and, consequently, the achievement of satisfactory agreements for both parties. In the case of Asian countries, these cultural barriers can be especially marked due to differences in …
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The purchasing department plays a fundamental role in the success of any company, as we have already seen many times in this blog. It is responsible for ensuring that the organization acquires the goods and services necessary for its operation. To ensure that the purchasing department is meeting its objectives and contributing to the success …
The purchasing department is key to a company, especially when importing is an essential part of the business. As we have discussed in various articles in this blog, the characteristics of a purchasing department can vary depending on the size of the company, the sector and even the type of products traded. Despite this, a …
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“Strategic sourcing is probably the most important concept in our business. However, we have not yet dedicated an exclusive article to this topic, so now it is time to do so. Strategic sourcing (strategic sourcing, which is part of our company name) is a process by which supply chain decisions are made with the aim …
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Importing cosmetics from China or other Asian countries can be a great business opportunity and we want to explain why. The beauty and personal hygiene sector has a high demand motivated both by personal care and by the growing number of influencers who, on their social networks, offer new tips and tutorials related to make-up …
Parking goods in bonded warehouses is part of many companies’ import strategy. Do you want to know why?
Any business involves risk and, on many occasions, so does any new action that we are about to take. That is why many companies, faced with their first international purchase, are afraid of the possible risks of importing from China, or any other Asian country. As sourcing experts, we cannot disprove this belief, but we …
If you do export business, you will know the importance of choosing good packaging for the logistics of your products, a factor that must be taken care of in detail and that, in addition, must comply with the regulations of the countries through which the goods will transit. Packaging goes far beyond a commercial or …
The importance of describing a product well is fundamental. This is something that marketers are well aware of, as a large part of sales depend on the definition of an item. However, in imports, the description of an item is important long before manufacturing begins, and therefore the product data sheet is considered a key …
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Are you thinking of importing products from China or other Asian countries for the first time and have been told that you need an EORI number? We tell you all about this requirement that is needed for both international purchases and sales! The EORI is the Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number (EORI). It is …
EORI, the absolutely necessary number for imports (and exports) Read More »