The Sourcing Guide
An in-depth course on how to source like a pro
Introduction
How long does sourcing take?
Understanding your product
Tech packs
Spec sheets
Custom vs. white labeled products
Introduction to Alibaba
Understanding your product with Alibaba search
Submitting an RFQ
Searching on Alibaba
Contacting manufacturers
Tracking factory options
Choosing a location
See your RFQ from the supplier side
Finding factories that work with small brands
Reverse sourcing
Other ways of sourcing
Preparing a contract
Production cycle
Inspection agencies
Sampling
Example samples
Methods for shipping goods
Freight inquiry
Incoterms
Chatting with your forwarder
Group chat with factory & forwarder
Getting updated quotes
Outro
Company swag
IP Protection, Certifications and more tips from a factory owner
Learn the system I built to source products successfully