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Sourcing guides.
Practical playbooks for buying from China — vetting, pricing, QC, shipping, OEM, and building a brand.
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Sea, air, or express: choosing how to ship from China
Pick the right shipping mode and Incoterm for your cost and speed.
The 10-point China supplier vetting checklist
Run every supplier through these ten checks before your first order.
OEM vs ODM: which is right for your product?
Know the trade-offs between OEM and ODM before you talk to a factory.
How to source a new product from China without getting burned
A practical checklist for first-time buyers: spec, shortlist, samples, payment, and inspection.