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Product Sourcing in China: Guide for DTC & Dropshipping

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A DTC-focused sourcing overview that's useful precisely because it treats freight and customs as part of sourcing strategy, not an afterthought.

  • Treats freight/customs decisions as sourcing decisions, not logistics-only
  • Covers channel choice alongside cost trade-offs
  • Written for DTC/dropshipping founders specifically
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It answers 2 questions

  1. What's actually different between working direct with a factory, buying off Alibaba, and hiring a sourcing agent?
  2. Should I ship by air or sea, and how do I actually choose a freight forwarder?

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