Sourcing Systems · API Integration For teams that already have a website or app and just want to plug in 1688’s purchasing and logistics capabilities on the backend. Most teams reach this point with the hard part already done. The website is live, the app is built, users are showing up. The one piece still […]
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Sourcing Systems · API Integration For teams that already have a website or app and just want to plug in 1688’s purchasing and logistics capabilities on the backend. Most teams reach this point with the hard part already done. The website is live, the app is built, users are showing up. The one piece still […]
Sourcing & Quality Control What actually counts as a defect, how compensation is calculated, and why “we’ll take care of it” is not a quality standard. If you have ever sourced products from China at any real volume, you already know the argument. A batch arrives, something is wrong with a portion of it, and […]
If you purchase from 1688 frequently, one of the most annoying bottlenecks is payment. Every time you place an order, you may need to jump to Alipay, enter your payment password, confirm the transaction, and then return to 1688. For occasional buyers, this is acceptable. But for sourcing agents, dropshipping teams, or procurement businesses handling […]
And how to spot them before they cost you a shipment Sourcing from China opens up pricing and manufacturing options you simply can’t get anywhere else — but the supply chain, logistics, and platform conventions that make it work are built around domestic assumptions that rarely translate cleanly overseas. Every year, buyers who are new […]
Complete Business Guide How Purchasing Agent Works: The Complete Guide for Agents, Sellers & Entrepreneurs Overseas buyers want access to China’s near-wholesale prices. Purchasing agents make it possible. Here’s how the model works — and how to build a real business around it. ⏱ 8 min read 📦 1688 · Taobao · Pinduoduo 🌍 Global […]
Complete Guide · 2026 Edition How to Start a 1688 & Taobao Purchasing Agent Business in 2026 The operations playbook that separates agents doing $10K/month from those stuck managing WhatsApp messages and spreadsheets. 📖 12 min read Updated May 2026 By Haiou SaaS Team In this guide Why 2026 is the right time […]