China Sourcing Timeline: When to Book Your Pre-Shipment Inspection (Realistic Guide)

China Sourcing Timeline: When to Book Your Pre-Shipment Inspection (Realistic Guide)

The best time to book a Pre-Shipment Inspection in China is usually 5 to 7 days before the planned i...

Sourcing Agent vs Trading Company vs Direct Factory: QC Implications Compared

Sourcing Agent vs Trading Company vs Direct Factory: QC Implications Compared

A sourcing agent, trading company, and direct factory each changes how much visibility, leverage, an...

Sourcing Agent vs Inspection Company: Do You Need Both for China Quality Control?

Sourcing Agent vs Inspection Company: Do You Need Both for China Quality Control?

A sourcing agent helps the buyer find, evaluate, negotiate with, and coordinate suppliers, while an ...

Incoterms® 2020 Rules and Quality Control: Which Trade Terms Give Importers the Most Leverage?

Incoterms® 2020 Rules and Quality Control: Which Trade Terms Give Importers the Most Leverage?

Incoterms 2020 affect quality control leverage because they define delivery, cost, risk, transport, ...

FOB Inspection Point: Who Is Legally Responsible for Product Quality After FOB?

FOB Inspection Point: Who Is Legally Responsible for Product Quality After FOB?

The FOB inspection point is the last practical quality gate before goods are loaded on board the ves...

FOB vs EXW vs CIF: How Incoterms Affect Your Quality Inspection Responsibility

FOB vs EXW vs CIF: How Incoterms Affect Your Quality Inspection Responsibility

FOB, EXW, and CIF affect quality inspection responsibility because they change where delivery, cost,...