By Dr Tim Nielsen (Adelaide, South Australia)
[this article appeared in Flying Solo on 7/12/2013]
Those new to importing and distributing should be aware that they can outsource their warehousing and other logistical needs to third-party logistics providers (3PLs), companies that specialise in the management of other organisations’ logistical requirements.
By Dr Tim Nielsen (Adelaide, South Australia)
[this article was published in Flying Solo on 16/11/2013]
Shipping your merchandise to Australia and clearing it through customs is a complicated logistical operation that is best left to an expert – the freight forwarder (FF).
By Dr Tim Nielsen (Adelaide, South Australia)
[this article was published in Flying Solo on 18/10/2013]
Making contact with an overseas supplier for the first time can be a daunting prospect for the uninitiated. Here is a quick checklist of some of the key issues you need to consider in order to plan your approach.
By Dr Tim Nielsen (Adelaide, South Australia)
[this article was published in Flying Solo on 28/9/2013]
One of the first things you need to consider when you start importing is what your role in the importing process will be. When importing, you can act as a sub-distributor or as a sales agent.