Management of import or manufacturing stages in Asia
Once the product has been defined, Bull Importer can comprehensively manage the entire import or manufacturing process or, if you prefer to carry it out yourself, or have done so and got stuck at some point, we can assist you at a specific stage. One such phase is the international product search, but we can also help you at any other stage.
En qué consiste el servicio de gestión de etapas
Timely management of any stage of import/manufacturing: supplier verification; negotiation of prices and conditions; financing; delivery times; quality control; labelling, shipping mark and approvals; inspection of finishes at origin; transport; customs clearance; tariffs.
Resolving ‘bottlenecks’ at any point in the import/manufacturing process: factory, ports, customs.
Elimination of intermediaries. In other words, zero commissions. You only pay the fee for the contracted service.
When is this service limited to one stage of the import process indicated?
The milestone management service is aimed at companies that have started, or are about to start, an import or outsourcing They want occasional support to carry out certain functions on their own, and want occasional support to carry out certain functions. This may be because they want to carry out checks or procedures in the country of origin and do not have native staff, or because problems of any kind have arisen and they require assistance to solve them.
Stage management process
» You need to import or manufacture a product, but you don’t know where to start looking for a supplier.
At Bull Importer we have an in-depth knowledge of the international market and we know in which countries to look for each type of product. We locate the suppliers that best suit your needs and ask for quotations. Whether in Asia or in other emerging countries in America or Africa. Language is no problem for us.
We study the European regulations and tariffs applicable to your product to ensure that the project is viable.
We calculate the unit cost of the product to your company, according to the quantities to be produced and the added costs (transport, administrative procedures, tax charges).
We can arrange for samples or prototypes to be made, so that you can make your final decision based on a real, tangible item.
» You have a list of suppliers but you don’t know if they can really make your product, or even if they are reliable.
We check the company’s details: identification in registers, capital, shareholding, solvency.
We check product certification data.
We study the quality management process (QMS) on site and carry out a test report.
We check whether they are socially responsible.
We analyse your design capability, if the supplier you are looking for has to be involved in the design and manufacture of the product (ODM).
We evaluate the conditions of sale: prices, incoterms, means of payment requested.
We verify the contact details.
» You have chosen a supplier and you are not sure that they are understanding the agreed terms and conditions.
There are cultural differences between Asia and Europe that can cause serious confusion when negotiating a contract. Bull Importer can help you negotiate terms and conditions with the support of its delegates in China and India, who speak Spanish, and an interpreter when the situation requires it.
We arrange interviews with suppliers.
Relocation of our staff from the Chinese or Indian office to the factory.
Internet connection, with audio and video.
Simultaneous translation in Spanish of the entire interview.
Putting the agreement in writing.
Request for samples or prototypes, prior to final contract.
» It has its own design to manufacture and a possible supplier, but it wants to see a prototype first and is not sure about it.
Before signing a contract, always make sure that the supplier can actually manufacture the product to your specifications by requesting a prototype, but protect your design first to avoid unpleasant surprises. Bull Importer will manage it for you:
Registration of patents and trademarks.
Study of anti-dumping legislation.
Prototype procurement management.
Contracting of transport and payment of tariffs.
Preparation of customs clearance.
Delivery to your premises.
» You are concerned that the product you are importing will not be of the quality you were promised.
For everything to run smoothly, it is essential that you have included the quality criteria and standards to be met in the terms and conditions of the contract. If you have not done so, it will be difficult to complain if the product is not what you expected. If the conditions are clear, Bull Importer can carry out the quality controls for you through its offices in China and India.
Visit to the factory to audit quality during the production process.
Thorough inspection of the finished product to check that it conforms to the agreement and complies with EU regulations.
Preparation of a detailed report, including photographs.
Handling complaints and requesting rectifications or compensation, if necessary.
» It’s time to pay for your purchase or manufacture, and you’re not sure how to do it safely.
The letter of credit obtained at the start of the import or production outsourcing process should do the trick. The bank that issued it will arrange for international payment or order payment through another financial institution. If your supplier has asked you to pay by another method, we can arrange a secure means of payment.
Be wary of suppliers who ask you to pay by PayPal or Western Union. This could be a scam.
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