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5 Rules for Successfully Importing Clothes to the U.S.

It can be difficult keeping up with all of the rules and regulations involved in importing clothes to the U.S. Find out five simple rules to make your bulk imports successful.

Clothing - almost every human being on the planet wears some form of it. As an import industry in the United States, it brings in over $80 billion annually. Knowing the regulations for how to import clothes to the U.S. can help you navigate the process successfully. 

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The Sourcing Process: Step by Step

What is product sourcing? In business, the term refers to a number of procurement practices, aimed at finding, evaluating, and engaging suppliers of products. So, what exactly are these practices?

In this white post, we’ll provide an in-depth look at the entire sourcing process – from sourcing to shipping – and walk you through, one step at a time. Read on to gain a clear picture of sourcing and better understand how all of the pieces fit together – and ensure the delivery of quality products to the end user. 

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Price vs. Quality

The products you create for your company are a representation of your brand. These products bring back customers and turn them into promoters of your business. So, why not have quality products? Why not create something that your customers can’t get enough of? Quality is fundamental in creating a successful business – but how do you create quality? Do you build quality into a product or can it just be inspected into a product? And, does price define quality?

In this white paper, we’ll answer these questions, offer an in-depth comparison of price to quality, and explain what both terms really mean in the manufacturing world. Read on to learn what it takes to a build a top-of-the-line business.

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How To Make Sure Your Needs Are  Met

When deciding which company you should work with, the question to consider is: Which company will be able to meet ALL of your needs? Furthermore, are your products going to serve your customers exactly the way you intend them to?

These are important questions to ask yourself because your products represent your brand and your company. If your products are shipped incorrectly or damaged, for example, that reflects negatively upon your business.

Another big question to consider: Is your product really as good as you advertise it to be? Utilizing during production inspections and post-production inspections ensures the quality of your company’s products. Rather than merely crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, you need to monitor that everything is under perfect control.

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Factory Audit Checklists: How to Screen New Suppliers

For consumer goods importers, screening a new supplier takes a significant amount of time and energy.

Whether you’re deciding to move away from a current supplier or you’re choosing a supplier for the first time, it is important not to rush the process. A hasty decision can lead to lower product quality. And a bad reputation or poor product reviews can be difficult to bounce back from.

factory audit is a tool that will help you make the best possible decision for your situation. It aids you in determining whether a manufacturer is actually capable of meeting the needs of your organization. And you want to know that they can do what they say they can do.

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