BUYER RESOURCES

Better questions.
Better sourcing decisions.

Practical reading for the research, comparisons and conversations ahead.

An open planning guide, notebook and reference documents on a desk
What makes a useful sourcing brief?

Getting started · 4 min read

What makes a useful sourcing brief?

A useful brief gives suppliers the same question to answer. Start with the product, its use and the decision you need to make.

How to compare supplier quotations

Practical sourcing · 5 min read

How to compare supplier quotations

Two prices are comparable only when the product and delivery responsibilities match. Keep differences visible before deciding.

Make a factory visit worth the journey

Business visits · 4 min read

Make a factory visit worth the journey

A visit works best when everyone knows which questions must be answered on site and what should happen afterwards.

YOUR NEXT STEP, WITH LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

Make your time in Guangxi count.

Share your product, market and purchasing goals.

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