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Sourcing, explained.

Practical playbooks for finding, verifying and buying from suppliers worldwide.

Sourcing

How to find reliable manufacturers

A framework for shortlisting, verifying and pressure-testing manufacturers before you commit.

Sep 2026 · 8 min read

Sourcing

How MOQ works (and how to negotiate it)

Why minimum order quantities exist, and practical levers to get them lowered.

Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Trade terminology

FOB vs CIF: which Incoterm should you use?

The difference between FOB and CIF and how each shifts cost and risk.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Trade finance

How to calculate landed cost

Unit price is not the price. Build a true landed-cost model step by step.

Jul 2026 · 9 min read

Import/export

How to import products from India

Documentation, logistics and verification when sourcing from Indian suppliers.

Jul 2026 · 10 min read

Import/export

How to source products from China

The end-to-end playbook for sourcing, verifying and shipping from China.

Jun 2026 · 12 min read

Verification

How to verify a supplier

The checks that separate a real factory from a trading company or a scam.

Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Sourcing

Best countries for manufacturing

A comparison of the leading manufacturing hubs by category, cost and lead time.

May 2026 · 11 min read

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