Making an Order - Make a trip to meet with your supplier
Post by Sparklyn, 05-Jan-2025.
If at all possible, it's best to schedule a visit to your supplier in China. This will help you establish a relationship with the supplier and get a sense of how well their business is operated. This provides a better opportunity for negotiation than working on a deal over the phone.
The website should offer the supplier's physical addresses and contact details. If this information is absent, ask for their contact details and if they don’t mind you coming in and checking on their offices. This shouldn’t be a problem at all if they are not hiding something from you.
Visiting trade shows is a great way to see suppliers face-to-face without traveling to China.