Here's how you can choose international suppliers for import/export operations as an entrepreneur.

Los proveedores internacionales deben ser rigurosamente seleccionados, para ello se deben utilizar diversas herramientas, haciendo la observación que una sola de ellas no es suficiente. Debemos tener bien claro la magnitud del proveedor y su capacidad operativa, si puede cumplir con nuestros requerimientos en todos los aspectos, tanto plazos, calidad, servicio, especificaciones, etc. A su vez las referencias y recomendaciones (verificadas) son fundamentales, también es necesario dependiendo el porte del negocio, visitarlo (auditarlo) y comprobar que es el proveedor adecuado para nuestra necesidad.

To choose international suppliers for import/export operations as an enterpreneur,one must do a thorough supplier research.For that you can choose trade directories, attend industry trade shows & explore online marketplaces to compile a list of potential suppliers. Further you should also verify their credibility by checking references & reviews.You also have to consider their production capabilities, lead times & minimum order quantities to ensure they align with your business needs.Always remember, a supplier's ability to scale with your growth is key for a long term business relationship or partnership.

In my opinion, it is always better to be cautious at the beginning of the research about the supplier. Because the main suppliers in some production regions are not easy to find on the internet, as a result, you will always come across market brokers at the beginning of your research. The best way to find the main suppliers is to network in the local communities and contact the main traders.

According to my years of experience in controlling the quality of suppliers' products, the best way to be sure that a supplier will always send you high-quality products is to be fully aware of the production process of the desired product in the factory. Thus, when you negotiate with suppliers, if they have a problem in mass production, they mainly use technology and devices that are not up-to-date and new. And if you are fully aware of the production process, you will definitely notice the low quality of their products

If you are looking for the lowest price with the best quality, you must look for 2 main suppliers in the market: 1. Factories that have the best technology and devices at their disposal, and this will reduce the cost of producing the product 2. factories and products that are produced using cheap labor services; Because in countries where labor costs are cheap and products are produced using the additional services of workers, it usually has the highest profit margin.