We want to telll how to find a business partner for purchasing ceramic tile in China. It is rather helpful if you work as a wholesaler, retailer, commission agent or construction company for ceramic tiles...
1. When you work as a big wholesale dealer or a manufacturer.
You have to cooperate mainly with the OEM factory, because there is 15% to 50% price different between OEM factory and brand manufacturer, and you already have marketing channel, probably have your own brand. So OEM factory is the best choice. You can build a purchasing office in China, hire some QC to control the quality. or ask some export agent to work as a purchasing office for you. Because when cooperating with OEM factory, their products is single, you have to cooperate with many different OEM factories. And some OEM manufacturer is small factory, the management is just so so. It need QC to make inspection for the products.
2. You work as a retail dealer.
Cooperate with brand manufacturer s or a half-brand-manufacturer is best choice. They have all kinds of products, even you have a small quantity for many different items. you can mix it into one container. There is no need to jump here and there as a Mickey Mouse to look for many supplies. If these brand manufacturers are also famous in your market, it can build a high class image to the customers for your products. And They have a good marketing sense for products. you can find the most fashionable and creative products there. But don't forget to find a reliable export agent as your important partners. Because if suddenly you have a project but present suppliers is not suitable for the price or products, you can ask for help.
3.You works as a commission agent or construction company.
To find a reliable export agent or trading company as your partners is the best choice. As a commission agent, you have many different kind of clients, include distributor, retailers, construction company..., it is difficult to find a fixed item and suppliers. So, It is better to build a purchasing office in China, or find a reliable export agent to support you. You know, when you have no regular orders to a supplier, this supplier will give you a higher price when you make orders. But export agent or trading company have many clients, they have more or less relationship with different manufacturer, with their help you can get the bottom price and delivery time at once. So you can grasp the opportunity in your market. The same situation is for a construction company.
