Sourcing agents charge a commission, a fixed fee or a mark-up. What each model means, typical rates, what should be included, and how Anda Trading charges.
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How to Work With Anda Trading: From Inquiry to Delivery
What happens after you send us a purchase list: quotation, supplier selection, samples, production follow-up, inspection, consolidation, loading and handover.
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Case Studies: Sourcing, Consolidation and Project Procurement in China
Three projects: consolidating auto parts and tyres from many suppliers, sourcing 20,000 computers for a tender, and phased procurement for a park development.
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Sourcing Construction Materials and Equipment from China for African Projects
Steel, cable, pipes, finishing materials and site equipment from China for African projects: what to specify, local standards, inspection and shipping heavy loads.
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Furnishing a Project Site from China: Camp, Office and Facility Supplies
Kitting out a mine camp or project office? How to source furniture, bedding, kitchen equipment, appliances and office supplies from China as one consolidated order.
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Procurement Checklist for Contractors and Project Companies in Africa
A stage-by-stage checklist for contractors buying project supplies from China for Africa: specifications, supplier checks, inspection, certificates, shipping and handover.
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Buying Solar Panels, Inverters and Batteries from China for African Projects
What to check when buying solar panels, inverters and lithium batteries from China for Africa: datasheets, test reports, local standards and dangerous-goods shipping.
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Product Certifications for African Markets: CE, ISO and Local Standards
What CE marks and ISO certificates do and do not prove, and the pre-shipment certificates Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia require for goods from China.
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FCL vs LCL Shipping from China to Africa: Which Should You Choose?
Full container or shared container? How FCL and LCL compare on cost, time, damage risk and customs for shipments from China to Africa.
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How to Prevent Cargo Damage and Shortages When Shipping from China
Most cargo damage and shortages start at loading. A practical checklist for packing, load planning, bracing, moisture control and carton counts on shipments to Africa.
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