You have sifted through hours of product research looking for your own nice product glass hardware,however ,you have not found your supplier for your product yet, But If you want to get a quality product, you need to find the right supplier, and China is just the right country to serve your product supply needs.Because China is seen as the global manufacturing hub,it makes perfect sense – buying your product at low prices and reselling them online at a higher price either wholesale or Retail., China have such advantages including below key factors:
- Established manufacturing infrastructure resulting in mass production and economies of scale
- Raw Material are easily sourcing
- Lower wages
- Understand what you need.
You need to first know what is available and have a way to categorize the information. Here are some categories to help you think about Chinese suppliers: manufacturer vs. 3rd-party supplier; Big corporation vs. small family-owned; 3rd-party supplier with in-house product development capability vs. 3rd-party supplier that just buys-in and sells-out; vertically integrated manufacturer vs. assembly-based manufacturer; etc. Properly categorizing the suppliers will help you understand what you need. For example, if you need to import products in a narrow range, you may choose a manufacturer other than a 3rd-party supplier. If you are a small business and need dedicated attention, you may want to develop a good relationship with a small family-owned business.
2.Do some preliminary Internet research to further develop your category system towards your specific needs.
Create a data table to help you record the search result, so the job can be done more efficiently and effectively. The table should include columns like company name, contact information, business scale and scope, category check boxes (important), and notes.
3.Use search engines to search information related to your product name.
The first 100 results would be the most relevant websites related to the product of your concern. You can also find your competitors’ information and develop a better sense of market segment and marketing channels.
4.Use trustworthy B2B websites or popular business directory websites to obtain very structured information,even visit trade shows for Chinese suppliers.
Famous B2B websites providing valid information of hundreds of thousands of suppliers are great choices. Be sure to use local ones, such as alibaba.com, made-in-china.com, as you can contact Chinese suppliers on these websites and get quick responses. The directory websites are also excellent resources to obtain industrial knowledge.
B2B-Alibaba
Such as Alibaba is the largest and most commonly used marketplace to find suppliers in China. A majority of their listings are made directly by manufacturers allowing you to speak directly to them regarding any requirements or standard expectations of your product. Albeit, there may be communication issues, it is important to be clear, direct and respectful when communicating your requests. Here are a couple of tips on how to find a reliable supplier on Alibaba.
If you much prefer face to face interactions with prospective manufacturers and suppliers, this is an excellent way to do so both in China and locally. Attending such fairs can give you a better understanding of the large scale and exhaustive products and the availability of products that make China known as the world’s top manufacturing country.
As you can expect, there are plenty of trade fairs in China both small and large, however, we will deep dive into the biggest trade fair held in China that has created a worldwide reputation connecting buying and sellers from all over the world.
Trade Show-Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair)
The Canton Fair is held twice a year in Guangzhou, China in April and October. Beginning 63 years ago and up to its 126th event, the fair brings nearly 26,000 exhibitors and over 200,000 buyers from 210 countries! The extensive range of categories will give you a greater understanding of the market as well as the latest trends you may want to add to your product line. As the Canton Fair is predominantly for international buyers, there is a key focus on ensuring multiple language assistance for the variety of different country attendees.
5.Narrow down the list of suppliers you want to work with to a manageable amount.
At this stage, you may already know what your real needs are and what is available. Initiate contact with the suppliers you want to work with, and further develop relationships with them. Eventually, you will find the one. The process can be a fun and friendly experience.
6.Find a Chinese local business to help you.
The local men know how to check the supplier, some special business manner is unknown by the foreign ones, once you have a local guide, all your business work will be easy.
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