This is the second part to our importing and shipping series. Last episode we discussed the benefits of going with domestic manufacturer and all the challenges that comes with that. Today we discuss the process of ordering and shipping from overseas.
When you get your shipment from overseas like from China you have two options you can go FOB (Free on Board) or CWX shipping. Free on Board is delivered to the airport or port and is loaded based on priority. CWX is loaded up by the manufacturer and available for pick up. We tend to go with FOB because it’s often included in the overall price.
Deciding which type of shipping is just the beginning. We talk about the whole process and how to approach business overseas.
The topics we cover today are:
We have decided to make this a 3 part series. So next time we will discuss how to choose the right manufacturer.
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We discuss our experience with shipping and importing product for inventory today. Most people make the assumption that importing from overseas like China is the best solution. But we are going to explore all the options of shipping both foreign and domestic.
Everybody normally begins by stocking their inventory with a local vendor. There is nothing wrong with this approach and it does have some advantages, but hopefully we will inform you enough to make the right decision for your business. Just as domestic supplying has its ups and downs, so too does getting your supply from China or some other part of the world.
Some of the points we discussed today are:
This episode is going to be a 2 part series. We have tons more to cover and we will do that in a future video.
Resources Mentioned During Today’s Episode:
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We use today’s episode as a chance to thank all the listeners and reviewers who have left their feedback for us. We appreciate the comments and questions you guys leave for us. Speaking of questions we answer a 3 part question from one of our listeners, Colin.
Colin left a 3 part question that we have dedicated today’s episode too. He asked us “what we could recommend for promotional material in a product’s packaging?” “what do we think about seasonable products?” and “how do you plan for holiday inventory?”
We answer all three of these questions and share our thoughts on the subject.
Some of the things we covered today are:
Resources Mentioned Today:
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