Case Studies
Our case studies cover some of the products our Asia Import Platform customers have developed in recent years.
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Alibaba.com provides a wide range of payment solutions for international buyers. The company has also experimented with programs that didn’t make the cut in the end.
In this guide, we explain what importers must know about paying suppliers on Alibaba.com using wire transfers, invoices, Escrow, payment links, and credit cards.
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The Alibaba Gold Supplier program is often misunderstood as a ‘seal of approval’ while it’s more comparable to a verified business directory. What makes the Gold Supplier program unique is the information you can access about each supplier – information that can in turn be used to source qualified suppliers in China, Vietnam, India, and many other countries.
In this guide, I explain what Alibaba Gold Suppliers are – and what they are not. I also explain how you can use the information made available in the TrustPass profile to your advantage. Continue reading Guide to Alibaba Gold Suppliers: What Importers Must Know
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Planning to order from Alibaba.com, but worried that something will go wrong? In this guide, we break down the entire process from initial supplier search to requesting quotations, and buying samples. We also explain the details of order management, including payments, quality inspections, lab testing, and shipping.
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The Alibaba RFQ service enables importers to quickly obtain free quotations for almost any product – within a day or two. This can save you countless hours as you don’t have to shortlist and contact suppliers one by one on your own.
In this guide, we explain what you must know before submitting an RFQ on Alibaba.com, and how to make sure that the quotations you eventually receive are reliable.
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Planning to import supplements from China to North America, Europe or Australia? In this comprehensive guide, we cover everything importers must know when procuring the following types of supplements:
Continue reading Importing Supplements from China: A Complete Guide
Hong Kong-based Björn Wahlström (Managing Director of Current Consulting) is a leading expert in risk management and investigations, involving manufacturers and other companies in China. In this guide, Björn shares his knowledge concerning different types of scams, prevention methods, and real-life case studies. Continue reading Manufacturer Frauds in China: Case Studies & Prevention
Buyers and sellers have long relied on trade shows, both in the US and in Asia, to meet new suppliers (or customers), spot trends, and find new product ideas. As we all know, that all came crashing down in 2020. For the time being, your only option is to source products online.
That said, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to Alibaba.com Super September, you can actually get some of that trade show experience delivered to your home or office. It’s probably as close as you’ll get to a real virtual trade show.
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Keep reading, and learn what Alibaba.com Super September is all about and how you can join in.
This article is sponsored by Alibaba.com and written by Fredrik Gronkvist at Chinaimportal.com
Alibaba.com Super September can best be described as a virtual trade show. That has been attempted by a number of traditional trade show organizers, with mixed results. That said, Alibaba.com has taken this concept further as it already has the largest supplier and product databank, while they also extend offers on their services.
Let’s look into the details:
Live streaming really took off in Mainland China a few years ago in the B2C e-commerce world. That said, live streaming also works in the B2B world. As part of Alibaba.com Super September, more than 18000 live product broadcasts are scheduled to take place.
One of the key features of trade shows is to see new products and get an impression of the latest industry trends. As you already know, Alibaba.com is the world’s largest supplier databank. For some, it can even be overwhelming to find the right product – which is why Alibaba.com Super September highlights more than 2000 new products.
Alibaba.com started out as a supplier directory but has evolved to become so much more. Today, Alibaba.com is already an end-to-end trade platform that enables you to not only find suppliers – but also pay your suppliers, book shipping, and arrange quality inspections.
Alibaba.com Super September also offers discounts on these services:
1. New buyers can save up to US$60 on transaction fees;
2. All buyers can save up to US$200 on Logistics by placing orders through Alibaba.com Freight
3. Enjoy 20% off third party inspection service fees on site
These discounts alone could end up saving you a few hundred dollars.
Alibaba.com Super September is the closest you’ll get to a real trade show in 2020. If you’re looking for new product ideas or new suppliers, it’s the place to go.
No, it doesn’t cost anything to attend Alibaba.com Super September. All you need to do is to log in or create a free account on Alibaba.com.
The online event lasts until September 30th.
Go to the Alibaba.com Super September portal now to get started:
Alibaba.com’s Payment Terms service allows importers in the US to order products with a small deposit upfront (typically 30% of order value), then pay off the balance (typically 70%) up to 60 days later.
This deferred payment service helps small businesses manage and improve their cash flow instead of having to tie up their capital right from the start.
The application process is simple, quick, and done completely online. There’s no need to submit paperwork or wait weeks for approval as it normally does when small businesses try to get loans approved to finance their product imports.
Keep reading, and learn how Alibaba.com Payment Terms – in this Q&A with Alibaba’s New York City office. Continue reading Everything Importers Need to Know About Alibaba.com Payment Terms
Many brands are shifting from plastic packaging to using biodegradable materials. In this guide, we cover various types of biodegradable materials made of foam, bioplastics, cardboard, mushrooms, seaweed, and textiles.
We also list some of China’s leading biodegradable packaging manufacturers for a wide range of products and industries. This includes food packaging, product packaging, and much more.
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Planning to pay your supplier via Alibaba Trade Assurance? In this guide, we explain what the Trade Assurance is, and how you can ensure that it works to your benefit. The key to success when using this payment service is understanding its terms and conditions.
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