Tips about import and sourcing
September has arrived. For many companies, it’s the “business new year”. It’s the month to launch new initiatives, start new ideas and do everything possible to boost your business by selling new products or rethinking your pricing strategy in search of greater competitiveness. This is why you may decide to import products from China. When …
One of the concerns that we most often hear from our clients when they start importing products manufactured in China is, without a doubt, quality. Even nowadays there are many people who are falsely concerned about the quality of Chinese products, unaware perhaps that, a large proportion of the articles we use in our day …
Importing from China is not easy and is not a viable option for everyone. It is a phenomenon that we often detect when talking to companies and many find it difficult to understand the complications involved. In fact, we often come across companies that, without previous experience or knowledge, have attempted to import and the …
What are the most common problems when importing from China? Read More »
Amongst our clients and potential clients, we always find cases of companies that prefer not to be associated with products that are imported from China, as if disclosing this information is a negative factor. It is very intriguing, especially when we consider that a substantial amount of the products we have in our homes, in …
What products are the most often imported in the U.K. from China? Read More »
The moment when a company decides to import its products is, without a doubt, a turning point in its commercial experience. International purchases change everything from cost optimization to warehouse operation. The problem however, begins when a company decides to import but it is not clear which actors will help it or participate in the …
Purchasing agents VS. Suppliers and distributors Read More »
I am sure that you will have seen many job offers for a Supply Chain Manager on the Internet and especially on the LinkedIn platform, but you may not know exactly what their function is or how this role can help a company. The Supply Chain Manager is a job profile that combines the skills …
What is a Supply Chain Manager and why is this role important for a company? Read More »
When a company decides to import, it is essential that it has considered the type of products it will import, as that will influence whether the importation process is difficult or not. Importing products does not always follow the same process. For example, importing perfume bottles is not the same as importing masks; an item …
As sourcing experts we well know that many companies have serious doubts when it comes to outsourcing their international purchasing processes, even thinking that the role of the international purchasing agent is totally unnecessary. The reasons that lead to this conclusion are diverse, but two clearly stand out. Firstly, many companies believe that having an …
Sourcing VS. Internal management of international purchasing Read More »
In the 21st century, it is common for companies to outsource many of their departments. Outsourcing is fundamental to the evolution (and survival) of many companies, but in the field of purchasing, it is not yet a widespread custom. In fact, there are still companies who are wary of outsourcing the purchasing department or, even …
Outsourcing international purchasing: reasons and advantages Read More »
Products are very frequently imported, but it is not always easy. That is why more companies are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of the role of the strategic sourcing consultant; a role that goes far beyond being an “intermediary” (as it is sometimes called, minimizing the importance of its purpose) and provides security and …
What is a strategic sourcing consultant, and why is it important? Read More »