China is reopening to foreigners on January 8th, 2023, with no quarantine required, only a 48-hour negative PCR test. This presents a massive opportunity for e-commerce sellers to restart in-person sourcing by attending the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, the world's largest import/export event. The episode also shares travel tips and online sourcing strategies for those unable to travel.
Key takeaways
Plan your China travel for late February/early March to avoid Chinese New Year factory closures and the initial surge in cases, ensuring a smoother and safer sourcing trip.
Utilize the Canton Fair to its full potential by preparing questions for suppliers, focusing on product quality and innovation, and seeking out new opportunities beyond your current suppliers.
Leverage online sourcing platforms like Alibaba, noting its recent improvements, for efficient supplier discovery and product development if in-person travel isn't feasible.
Despite the lifting of quarantine, be prepared for potential on-arrival testing protocols and consider staying updated on local health guidelines to ensure uninterrupted business activities.
Don't limit yourself to your existing suppliers; actively scout for alternative manufacturers at the Canton Fair to diversify your supply chain and potentially find better terms or innovative products.
In this episode, we bring back Kian Golzari to the show to share strategies on Amazon product sourcing in China, both in-person and online. Plus travel hacks, Canton Fair tips, and more!
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Plan your China travel for late February/early March to avoid Chinese New Year factory closures and the initial surge in cases, ensuring a smoother and safer sourcing trip.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize the Canton Fair to its full potential by preparing questions for suppliers, focusing on product quality and innovation, and seeking out new opportunities beyond your current suppliers.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Leverage online sourcing platforms like Alibaba, noting its recent improvements, for efficient supplier discovery and product development if in-person travel isn't feasible.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Despite the lifting of quarantine, be prepared for potential on-arrival testing protocols and consider staying updated on local health guidelines to ensure uninterrupted business activities.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Don't limit yourself to your existing suppliers; actively scout for alternative manufacturers at the Canton Fair to diversify your supply chain and potentially find better terms or innovative products.
