IN PRACTICE
China supply in practice
We break down cost, supplier payment, goods control, delivery schemes and the operational questions that come up when you work with China on a regular basis. No news for the sake of news.
China Delivery Times: Six Legs, Not One Date
Transit time from China is built from six separate legs. See which stages add days and how to calculate the full timeline for your route.
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China Shipping Cost: How to Calculate to Your Warehouse
The cost of shipping from China is not a single rate - it has ten components. Learn how to calculate the full landed cost and compare offers correctly.
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Verifying a Chinese Supplier Before the First Payment
How to check a Chinese company by its 18-digit registration number, business licence and payment details before transferring funds. Practical guide on dpc.pro.
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China Shipping Costs: What Makes Up the Total Price
The cost of shipping from China covers eight components, not just the rate per kg. See how the full calculation works and where you can reduce expenses.
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Defective Goods from China: What to Do Before Costs Escalate
Defective shipment from China: how to document the defect, file a supplier claim and reduce losses depending on where the problem is caught. Read on dpc.pro.
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How to compare the cost of a shipment from China
Shipment cost from China: a per-kilogram rate for one leg, the ten-component total, volumetric-weight calculation and comparison of two like-for-like quotes.
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Checking goods in China before dispatch
Checking goods in China before dispatch: piece count, SKU reconciliation, sample opening, weighing and measuring, what inspection finds and misses.
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Test shipment: why, what volume and what to measure
Test shipment from China: assess a new provider with one shipment run alongside your current provider, choose sufficient volume and compare all 12 factors.
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