Manufacturer vs Trading Company: How to Choose Suppliers on B2B Marketplaces
On your B2B sourcing journey across Alibaba.com, Made‑in‑China and Global Sources, you will quickly run into one of the most persistent debates: should you work with a direct manufacturer or a trading company? Many new Western importers absorb a simple rule: “always choose the factory”. This is a dangerous oversimplification. Some of the smoothest, lowest‑risk … Read more