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 How can foreign customers find high-quality and low-priced products in China? What are the purchasing platforms available? There are many ways for foreign customers to find high-quality and low-priced products in China. Here are some common methods and purchasing platforms: 1. Online procurement platform Alibaba: The world's largest B2B e-commerce platform, providing wholesale procurement of various goods, suitable for finding manufacturers and suppliers. AliExpress: a retail platform under Alibaba, suitable for small batch purchases with relatively low prices. Made-in-China ： A B2B platform focused on Chinese manufacturing, providing a variety of product and supplier information. DH Gate ： A global small batch wholesale platform suitable for finding low-priced products. 1688.com: Alibaba's d omestic version, mainly targeting the Chinese market, usually has more competitive prices, but requires a certain level of Chinese proficiency. 2. Social media and forums Facebook、Linked...

 What issues should be noted in international shipping transportation International air transportation involves multiple links and complex regulations. Here are some things to pay attention to: 1. Classification and declaration of goods in the exporting country: Ensure accurate classification of goods and declare them in accordance with the requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and national customs. Special goods (such as dangerous goods, perishable goods, etc.) must comply with specific transportation regulations. 2. Requirements for outer packaging of goods: The goods should be properly packaged according to the requirements of air transportation to prevent damage during transportation. Use packaging materials that comply with international standards to ensure the safety of goods in high-altitude and low-temperature environments. 3. Customs clearance documents: Prepare all necessary customs clearance documents, including commercial invoices, packing l...

  kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge   Adjusting to ‘pre-new normal’ Adjusting to ‘pre-new normal’ I read a white paper* recently that spoke of a ‘pre-new normal’ and I think it summarises perfectly where we’re at currently. It claimed businesses and their supply chains won’t transition to the ‘new normal’ immediately as its shape is not yet clear, the outlines are there, but not the detail.  It spoke of how, in this interim pre-new normal phase, resilience, demand, transportation, workplace operation practices and other warehousing-related topics would become critical issues. And we’re certainly seeing evidence of that as distribution centres (DCs) and warehouses juggle to meet increased demand in online shopping with an ailing workforce and legacy technology. A survey† in April revealed that 59% of warehouse operators were ill or in quarantine, often necessitating agency staff to be brought in. And while we probably don’t have that level of infection ri...

  How The Logistic Industry Is Thriving During Covid 19? The vicious trap of Covid-19 has brought all of us to uncertainty where it is hard to survive, without proper planning. In this run, multiple industries have got impacted and logistics and supply chain operations are also no exception to this crisis. The supply chain disruptions have left both long-term and short-term impacts on different businesses. Also, the lockdown and other quarantine measures across the geographies made certain obstacles for the Supply chain industry. However, despite having certain hiccups in the operations, still supply chain sector has found its niche in the pandemic. The ever-growing demand for products and services across different business sectors has created a short-term demand-supply synchronization strategy. And stay prepared for potential channel shifts, with global scenario planning.  Let’s take a look at how logistics companies are meeting the demands of different busines...

  Why You Should Never Compromise on Logistics Services and Quality There are a few main functions of logistics management: Warehousing, Packaging and Storage,  Transportation  ,Shipping,Inventory Management and Planning, etc. Plenty of entrepreneurs are having a tough time grasping these processes and there are more than enough examples of companies going bust for their poor delivery. Still, that doesn’t mean that they are completely unsolvable and even the smallest companies can get their act together with the right plan and management. Not to mention all the benefits a great logistics setup can bring to your company. Benefits of Good Logistics Management Improvement of Client’s Satisfaction Let’s imagine that the customer wants to buy a couple of products from your shop. But, the shipping takes between 10 and 15 days. Will that person still be ready to spend their money? According to one survey, not really. Only  15% of buyers  are satisfied with the shipping...

  Indispensable Software Solutions for Haulage Companies The way haulage companies do business has changed drastically in the past decade, with the emergence of intelligent software that not only allows them to work smarter and faster, but also more profitably.  The ability to collect, analyse and report on data from every aspect of a haulage business enables managers to make more informed decisions and create strategies to improve efficiencies. Even for independent owner operators, investing in some of these indispensable software solutions can make a huge amount of difference.  The advanced capabilities of the huge range of software solutions on the market allow for some or all of the following features.   Automated Dispatch & Driver Management  Efficient and effective dispatching is critical to providing the best possible service to clients. Automated dispatch software assigns jobs, tracks drivers and monitors schedules, freeing up dispatchers’ time ...