What are the major pitfalls of sourcing from China?

Outsourcing your manufacturing to a country thousands of miles away and with a vastly different culture inherently has its risks. The pool of Chinese factories is almost limitless, but the level of service and product quality they provide vary greatly. Thus, it is very risky to pick suppliers from a distance.

Because of deep cultural differences, Chinese suppliers often need to be micro-managed locally in order to meet the expectations of overseas buyers. Working side by side with the factories to convey the buyer's requirements is really the only way to guarantee success in China.

Why is Trade Passages different?

Unlike many other American sourcing companies, Trade Passages' headquarters are on the ground in China. This best serves your needs by allowing us to provide the most accurate and timely information as to what is happening to your goods in China. Our team of bilingual American managers and Chinese staff will be where you need them the most!

What can I expect from working with Trade Passages?

• -Better communication with China suppliers
• -Improved product quality
• -Lower prices
• -On-time delivery and shorter lead times
• -Reduction in shipping costs
• -Improved transparency and greater peace of mind
  
  What types of factories will handle our orders?

  We place all customer orders with professional, quality-conscious manufacturers. Our American managers personally visit all potential suppliers to ensure that adequate quality and social standards are being met.

What products does Trade Passages specialize in?

-We specialize in hard line and soft line consumer products. See our products page for more details.

• -Customized products that require a high level of coordination between buyers and factories is our specialty. By managing communication and monitoring production, we ensure quality and timely delivery.
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  How do I get started?

-Please send us an email at inquiry@tradepassages.com. We will respond to your email within 24 hours to set up a free consultation with one of our American managers in China.

-Or call our U.S. representative at (206) 571-7921.