HOVLEM / ACADEMY
Learn to source products from China.
Planned step-by-step lessons for small business owners and product teams: find suppliers, request quotes, evaluate samples and prepare for production.
ACADEMY IN DEVELOPMENT · ENROLLMENT NOT OPENFIRST COURSE / PLANNED CURRICULUM
China Sourcing & Product Development: Practical Foundations
This proposed self-paced learning path will focus on everyday sourcing and product development decisions, from writing a usable brief to discussing samples and quotations with suppliers. The curriculum, format, pricing and release date are not finalized.
01From product idea to sourcing brief
Clarifying requirements, target markets, materials and a usable product specification.
02Evaluating suppliers
Understanding supplier capabilities, minimum order quantities, samples and communication.
03RFQs, pricing and sampling
Structuring quotation requests, comparing terms and coordinating development conversations.
04Preparing for production
Packaging, lead-time questions, quality checkpoints and clear follow-ups.
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