(1) list of international industrial manufacturers. With the development of the Internet, the directory of industrial manufacturers has increased rapidly, and it is the main source of information for industrial suppliers or regional suppliers. Thousands of business directories can help companies identify potential suppliers.
(2) Fair. Trade fairs are one of the best ways to collect supplier information, and these trade fairs may occur in various industries all over the world.
(3) trading companies. Trading companies provide a wide range of services for buyers. These companies provide letters of credit for buyers, paying broker fees, customs duties, dock fees, insurance fees, ocean transportation fees, inland freight documents fees, etc.
(4) overseas institutions. There are professionals who can provide international procurement services. As purchasing representatives, these independent agents are authorized and stationed abroad. They identify the source of supply, evaluate it and handle the necessary paperwork.
⑤ Trade advisory bodies. Buyers can contact foreign trade consulting agencies in major cities in various countries to obtain information about foreign suppliers.
⑥ Domestic sources. These sources include foreign subsidiaries and offices set up by companies, or international joint ventures.
⑦ Other sources. Other sources include yellow pages, trade magazines, sales brochures and a directory of a country or city.