WK Sourcing journal
China sourcing notes for brands and importers.
Practical category guides for buyers who need to make clearer supplier, sample, quality and shipment decisions.
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AQL inspection in China: sampling levels and defect limits
A practical guide to lot size, inspection levels, defect classes, acceptance limits and the cases where sample-based inspection is not enough.
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Factory audit vs pre-shipment inspection in China
A practical comparison of supplier capability audits and order-specific inspections, including when buyers may need one, both or a lighter review.
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Pre-shipment inspection checklist for China orders
A practical checklist for reviewing product specs, packaging, labels, quantities, defects and shipment readiness before goods leave China.
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China supplier production delay: what buyers should check first
A practical guide for diagnosing supplier delays, checking materials, approvals, evidence, quality rework and shipment readiness before pressure grows.
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China supplier payment terms: deposit, balance and risk checks
A practical guide for checking supplier payment terms, deposit timing, bank identity, production evidence and balance release before shipment.
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How to negotiate MOQ with China suppliers
A practical guide for lowering MOQ without losing control of product scope, packaging, samples, quality expectations or supplier commitment.
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How to compare factory quotes from China suppliers
A practical quote comparison guide for checking product scope, MOQ, materials, packaging, sample costs, lead time, payment terms and hidden assumptions.
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Sample approval checklist for China sourcing
A practical checklist for confirming materials, dimensions, function, packaging, revision notes and production handover before a China supplier starts bulk production.
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How to verify Chinese suppliers before you order
A practical verification path covering business identity, factory fit, quote logic, sample discipline, red flags and quality-control planning before you pay a deposit.
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