Sourcing from China? Good or bad experiences?

Oz Qadir · #1 2nd September 2007, 18:57

Hi All,

There's a lot of debate about B2B sourcing from China because of recent 'Quality' issues (eg Mattel toys) or IPR infringement & 'fake' products (eg Colgate toothpaste).

We're a British firm specialising in soucing from China for UK firms & so feedback from those at the sharp end is, of course, the most valuable - so I thank you in advance

Has your firm ever sourced from China?
If yes, how did it go/is it going?
If no, what are your major concerns & do you see your firm 'going direct' or using a 3rd party (e.g a sourcing company, such as ourselves)?

Any feedback would be great & help's us improve how we serve UK clients.

Thanks! Oz

(Search Google for 'Solutions Royale' to see our website, feedback appreciated there, too!)

The Wholesale Forums · #2 3rd September 2007, 11:29

This might be of interest to you:
http://www.thewholesaleforums.co.uk/...g-chinese.html

Oz Qadir · #3 3rd September 2007, 16:05

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Originally Posted by The Wholesale Forums

This might be of interest to you:

Thanks! A good read and very accurate.

Dan Matthews · #4 3rd September 2007, 17:08

Take a look at this article on realbusiness.co.uk - it should be of use!

http://www.realbusiness.co.uk/Articl...ArticleID=1521

Stu Wright · #5 4th September 2007, 05:12

It was a very good link to the Wholsale Forum and some great tips if anyone is thinking of having a go.
I think it depends on what you are going to trade if you are buying from outside Europe. In our business there has been a lot of trouble getting spares for Chinese refrigeration and questionable reliabilty from a couple of large manufacturers. Its no good buying the cheapest if its going to get you a bad rep.
I know someone else who imports trainers and is very happy with his set up and product quality.