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How to sell on Amazon in 2019 (FBA Private Label) - AMZ One Step
In the last few years, there has been a massive rise in the number of companies which have taken
up private labeling as a sustainable business model. Although it seems easy at first upon further
investigation, many entrepreneurs have found that it is difficult logistically speaking.
There is a lot of benefit from the point of view of marketing and branding. However, it is
difficult to locate a private label manufacturer who would deliver good quality products at a
reasonably low price. There is also the issue of having to deal with the rise in the cost of raw
materials or labor and consequently having to increase the price.
Most cheap manufacturers are located in Asian countries such as China. Whether you are an old
hand or new to the private labeling game it is difficult to find good manufacturers – domestic or
overseas. The best way to research is to find out a retail outlet in your city and find out who the
manufacturer is and how the item is positioned – as luxury or ordinary. Once you have names of
a few manufacturers, do research about them.
It is also necessary to spend several hours on Alibaba’s website. It is a Chinese marketplace very
similar to Amazon. You could use Alibaba both to source your product as well as hunt down
potential suppliers. Look for manufacturers who have OEM, white labeling, customizable, etc
written indicating that the manufacturer generates product for private labeling.
If you are yet unable to decide which manufacturers are good and dependable, there are
businesses out there who track high-quality manufacturers. Trillion Source is a website which
helps locate good manufacturers. This type of third-party sourcing is a good way of finding good
quality suppliers for sure.
Shipping From China to FBA
Shipping products from China to Amazon FBA is an integral part of the selling process. The
supplier has to make sure that the products are prepared exactly as Amazon FBA wishes it. Much
of this depends on the Chinese manufacturer. If the product does not meet the FBA
specifications, then it can cost the seller seriously.
When dealing with Chinese suppliers language and proper communication is an issue.
Navigating the communication gap is what one must watch out for at this stage. However, in
recent years most Chinese manufacturers have adapted to the FBA specifications. Still, it is a
good idea to brief them well about the need to abide by the FBA rules exactly.
Advantages of shipping from China to Amazon FBA
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