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"How to Negotiate With Chinese Suppliers (Without Losing the Relationship)"
HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH CHINESE SUPPLIERS (WITHOUT LOSING THE RELATIONSHIP) The first time I negotiated with a Chinese supplier, I made every mistake possible. I went in aggressive. Demanded a 30% price reduction. Implied I had better options. Pushed hard on every point. The supplier was polite throughout. Then quoted me a higher price on the follow-up email. I didn't understand what happened. Over the time, I negotiated with more than 20 suppliers across China — medical equipm
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"THE ₹6 LAKH MISTAKE MOST MANUFACTURERS MAKE (And How to Avoid It)"
Last month, I met a kitchenware manufacturer. 18 years in business. Making excellent stainless steel products. Revenue stuck at ₹65 lakhs annually for 3 years straight. I asked him: "Where do you source your steel handles?" "From a trader in Mumbai. He's reliable, been working with him for 10 years." "How much do they cost?" "₹180 per unit, landed." I showed him the SAME handle on Alibaba. ₹120 per unit. Direct from the manufacturer in China. Same quality. Same specifications
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