China Shipping: Expectations vs. Reality
Different stakeholders have different expectations in the logistics industry. Considering the disruption happening in the supply chain and logistics industry, one can only prepare contingencies and ensure that plans are…
Undeniable Proof That You Need Professional Procurement Experts
Being in the supply chain business means that you have to be very vigilant and prudent about your business. A little blunder can affect your business in the negative way.…
Why many importation businesses fail!
Not many business owners survive the challenges that come with being an importer. In this article, we will share 5 major reasons many importation businesses fail.
Strategies To Overcome The Challe
Despite the challenges a lot of foreign investments face, a lot of existing FDIs have overcome the challenges of doing business in China and have had a strong presence in…
Challenges of the Chinese Market for a Foreign Investor
Every year, many foreigners try to do business in China. The reason is not far fetched, considering that China has the highest spending population of middle class - about 800…
Guanxi – How understanding Chinese business culture can improve your importation business
Guanxi is an cultural phenomenon for having a personal network in China. This loosely translates to building a network of personal relationships that operates on trust, devotion and commitments between…
How to Get Free Consolidation Services for Air & Sea Cargoes in Nigeria
Consolidated shipping is a method of shipping where a consolidator or importer combines individual LCL (Less Than Truckload) shipments from different shippers into one full container shipment. Participating in consolidated…
20 Terms Anyone in the Sourcing Industry Should Know
The sourcing industry is a very simple yet complicated one. If you are a newbie, coming to terms with a lot of terminologies within the industry can be overwhelming. Inorder…
A Beginner’s Guide To Dropshipping
If you are reading this right now, there's a high chance that you are doing so because you are interested in making extra money. In this time and age, the…
5 common problems in the importation business and how to solve them
Like any business, problems surface in the importation business. Some problems are easy to solve while some may be too complex sometimes. It all depends on which type of problem…