For independent store sellers, “finding the right sources of goods + delivering quality products” are the two legs of business – the former determines the profit margin, while the latter affects customer repurchase. Here are 3 practical ways to find goods and why freight forwarders’ shipping can save you time and increase efficiency.
I.There are three major supply channels for independent store sellers, each with its own focus
- Direct procurement from industrial belts: Industrial belts like Guangzhou’s clothing, Shenzhen’s 3C products, and Yiwu’s small commodities can directly connect with factories to obtain the lowest wholesale prices, making it suitable for customized products (such as lologo printed sweatshirts and modified small household appliances).
- 1688 / Alibaba: Comprehensive product categories, supports small-batch purchasing, and the drop shipping model is suitable for beginners to try selling. However, it is necessary to pay attention to screening merchants with export qualifications to avoid falling into the trap of “goods that cannot be sent overseas”.
- Foreign trade surplus goods market: Through specialized surplus goods wholesalers, you can obtain brand surplus orders at low prices (such as out-of-season sports shoes and inventory household appliances), which is suitable for discount promotions. However, it is necessary to confirm the product’s shelf life and defect conditions in advance.
II. Freight Forwarder Shipping: 3 Reasons Why It’s More Efficient than Packing by Yourself
Cost reduction and peace of mind: Freight forwarders offer bulk logistics discounts, which are over 30% cheaper than sending international express by individuals. From inspection, labeling to packaging, all are managed by us. There’s no need to rent a warehouse or hire people yourself.
- More stable delivery time: The freight forwarder integrates channels such as dedicated lines to Europe and America and air delivery to Southeast Asia, and can recommend the best route based on product characteristics (for example, 3C products can be delivered within 7 days by dedicated lines, and light and small items can be sent by postal small packages to save costs), avoiding delays caused by randomly choosing logistics.
- After-sales guarantee: When goods are lost or customs clearance is blocked, the freight forwarder has a professional team to follow up and handle the situation, which is more efficient than individuals dealing with foreign logistics providers. They can quickly reissue or compensate customers, reducing negative reviews.
III. SmartDropping: The “One-Stop Partner” for Sourcing and Shipping
We are located in the core industrial belt of China and can help you make purchases on major supply platforms in China. We also provide dedicated apis for various independent websites for system integration
- We support consignment inspection. After purchasing goods from factories in industrial belts or e-commerce platforms, they are first sent to domestic warehouses for quality inspection to prevent defective products from leaving.
- Provide customized packaging to enhance the customer’s unboxing experience;
- Nearly global shipping, with traceable logistics information throughout the process and one-on-one follow-up on after-sales issues.
To enhance shipping efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure customer satisfaction at the same time. Let SmartDropping handle the trivial matters of sourcing and shipping for you. You just need to focus on product selection and operation, and a flood of orders will naturally follow.
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