Overseas Supply: What Importers Should Know Before Ordering

1. Define Your Product Requirements

Before requesting international supply, clearly define the product, specifications, quantity, packaging requirements and destination.

2. Confirm Quantity and Commercial Requirements

Estimated quantity, order size and packaging requirements help establish the appropriate supply approach for a commercial order.

3. Review Product and Quality Requirements

Product specifications and quality requirements should be clearly documented before production and shipment are coordinated.

4. Plan Documentation and Shipment

International supply projects may require commercial documentation, shipping information and destination details to be coordinated before shipment.

5. Keep One Commercial Point of Contact

Working through one supplier and point of contact helps keep product requirements, production, documentation and international shipment coordinated through the supply process.

6. Conclusion

A clear understanding of product requirements, quantity, quality, documentation and destination helps businesses prepare for international product supply and commercial orders.