Sourcing basics
Samples and trial orders
Understand sample costs and negotiate a realistic first order.
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Understand first. Source with clarity.
Build your understanding, from the first supplier quote to the final shipment.
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Sourcing basics
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TopicSourcing basics
Understand the brief, order quantities and the route from a product idea to a first order.
Sourcing basics
Sourcing agents
Understand the work an agent can coordinate for a buyer.
Sourcing basics
Lead times
Plan the time needed for samples, production and shipment readiness.
Sourcing basics
Minimum order quantities (MOQ)
Understand order minimums for a product, colour or custom run.
Sourcing basics
Requests for quotation (RFQ)
Turn a buying brief into comparable supplier responses.
Sourcing basics
Importing with a small order
Plan samples, costs and shipping for a small retail order.
Sourcing basics
Agent, trading company or factory?
Compare who controls supplier search, pricing and quality checks.
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