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The Practical Guide to Sourcing from Asia

A straight-talking guide for European and US businesses sourcing products from China for the first time — or looking to do it better.

The Practical Guide to

Sourcing from Asia

By EJ Sourcing

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What's Inside

This guide covers the essentials of sourcing from China — written for buyers who want clear, practical advice without the jargon. Whether you're placing your first order or trying to tighten up an existing supply chain, you'll find something useful here.

How to write a clear product brief that gets you accurate quotes
Where to find suppliers — and how to tell good ones from bad ones
How pricing, MOQ, and lead times actually work
What shipping terms mean and which one is right for your situation
What documents you need to import into Europe or the US
How to protect yourself when things go wrong

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What You'll Learn

Practical insights written from real sourcing experience

Practical, not theoretical

Written based on real sourcing projects — not generic procurement textbooks.

Built for Western buyers

Focused on the specific challenges of importing into Europe and the US from China.

Covers the full process

From writing your brief to getting goods delivered — everything in between.

Actionable advice

Each section ends with clear next steps you can apply to your own sourcing project.

Table of Contents

1

Writing a Brief That Gets Results

2

Finding and Vetting Suppliers

3

Understanding Pricing, MOQ, and Lead Times

4

Navigating Shipping Terms (Incoterms Explained Simply)

5

Export and Import Documentation

6

Quality Control — What to Check and When

7

Managing Your First Order

8

When Things Go Wrong — and How to Handle It

9

Building a Long-Term Supplier Relationship

10

Working With a Sourcing Agent

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