Practical sourcing knowledge
China sourcing insights for growing businesses.
Clear guides on supplier verification, MOQ, product development, quality inspection, landed cost and shipping—written for brands, Amazon and Shopify sellers, and wholesalers.
- Golden Sample Approval Checklist for Private Label Products
Build a production-ready golden sample approval checklist covering materials, dimensions, function, branding, packaging, revisions and retained references. - China Supplier Audit Checklist: 15 Checks Before Paying a DepositUse this 15-point China supplier audit checklist to review legal identity, factory capability, documents, samples, payment details and production controls.
- China Sourcing for Amazon and Shopify SellersA sourcing workflow for Amazon and Shopify sellers covering product briefs, samples, packaging, compliance, inspection and fulfillment preparation.
- Landed Cost from China: A Practical Calculation for ImportersCalculate landed cost by combining product, packaging, inspection, domestic logistics, freight, duties, taxes and destination charges.
- Pre-Shipment Inspection Checklist for ImportersUse this practical checklist to define quantity, workmanship, function, dimensions, labeling and packaging checks before goods leave the supplier.
- Amazon and Shopify Product Bundle Packaging from ChinaPlan Amazon and Shopify product bundle packaging from China using component control, kitting instructions, inserts, barcodes, carton data and inspection.
- LCL Shipping from China: Consolidate Multiple Suppliers with ControlPlan LCL shipping from China across multiple suppliers by controlling cargo readiness, warehouse receiving, CBM, documents, packing and shipment cutoffs.
- How to Verify China Supplier Production Capacity Before OrderingVerify China supplier production capacity using equipment, staffing, material lead time, order load, subcontracting, output evidence and schedule tests.
- Product Sample Revision Control with China SuppliersControl product sample revisions with China suppliers using version IDs, consolidated feedback, approval status, retained samples and production change rules.
- Pre-Production Meeting with China Suppliers: A Practical ChecklistRun a pre-production meeting with a China supplier to confirm specifications, samples, materials, packaging, quality checks, schedule and change control.
- Product Sample Development in China: From Brief to Approved SampleLearn how to prepare a product brief, compare prototype stages, control sample revisions and create an approved reference for bulk production.
- Packaging Drop Test Planning for China Sourcing: Protect Products Before ShipmentPlan packaging drop tests for China sourcing by defining the packed configuration, distribution hazards, orientations, acceptance criteria and change control.
