A: Sellers should check the supplier’s business license, factory capability, product experience, certifications, quality control process, export history, and ability to meet Amazon requirements.
A: Depending on the product, sellers may need test reports, compliance certificates, product specifications, packaging details, user manuals, invoices, and shipping documents.
A: Packaging is important because Amazon has specific requirements for labels, barcodes, carton size, product protection, suffocation warnings, and fulfillment center handling.
A: Common mistakes include choosing the cheapest supplier, skipping sample testing, ignoring compliance, using vague specifications, failing to inspect goods, and shipping products without checking packaging.
A: Yes, but they should understand the supplier’s role clearly. Some trading companies provide good sourcing support, while others may add cost without controlling production quality.
A: They can reduce risks by verifying suppliers, approving samples, confirming specifications, checking compliance, reviewing packaging, arranging inspection, and documenting all order requirements before production.