Sourcing and Fulfillment From One Partner vs Agent Plus 3PL
A sourcing and fulfillment company buys, inspects, stores and ships your products under one contract. Here is how it compares with a sourcing agent plus a separate 3PL, and when each makes sense.
OEM vs ODM: Which Manufacturing Route Fits Your Brand?
OEM means the factory builds your design. ODM means you brand the factory’s design. Here is how they compare on cost, minimums and ownership, the middle route most brands use and how to protect your design.
How to Order Product Samples From Chinese Suppliers
Ordering samples from China is the cheapest way to avoid a bad bulk order. Here is a request template, typical costs and timelines, how to ship samples together and how to set a golden sample.
How to Send Supplier Inventory to a China Fulfillment Center
Getting factory stock into a China fulfillment center cleanly decides how fast you can start selling. Here is how to set terms with suppliers, label cartons, send an inbound notice and handle multiple factories.
What Is Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
A minimum order quantity (MOQ) is the smallest number of units a supplier will sell in a single order. If a factory sets an MOQ of 500 units, you cannot order 200. You either meet the minimum or find another supplier. MOQ is a supplier constraint, not a negotiation style: it reflects the fixed costs […]
How to Source From China: The Ecommerce Brand’s Definitive Guide
Sourcing from China remains the single most effective way for ecommerce brands to access quality products at margins that make a business viable. That’s the honest answer and it’s why over 70% of ecommerce sellers worldwide still source from China even in 2026, despite tariff shifts, shipping complexity, and persistent noise about reshoring. The question […]
What Is a China Sourcing Agent and Do You Actually Need One?
A China sourcing agent is a professional or company based in China that acts as your local representative in the country finding factories, negotiating prices, managing quality inspections, and coordinating shipping on your behalf. That’s the textbook definition. But here’s the honest answer most guides won’t give you: for a significant share of ecommerce brands, […]