Purchasing questions

Latest questions in Purchasing

• How should a pilot run be sized before ordering 5,000 magnetic wireless chargers? A pilot is not a fixed percentage.
• How do we set up call-off orders without paying for dead inventory? Agree a blanket order with a fixed total, a release schedule and a firm window for each release.
• Is a bamboo wireless charger worth stocking for eco-minded corporate buyers? Often yes, as a premium gift or desk item, if you keep the claims honest.
• What should a charger sample’s test-data sheet show before we approve it? It should identify the exact sample and test conditions, and show measured data for output voltage and current, load behaviour, efficiency and standby power, ripple, protection functions, temperature rise, and the safety and compliance tests relevant to the market.
• How do we calculate landed cost per charger when one model ships to both the US and Canada? Add every cost from the factory gate to your warehouse door, per unit, separately for each country.
• Does splitting volume across two charger factories improve or hurt quality? It can do both.
• How do we handle a late change of plug type after cartons are packed? Stop the shipment first and confirm the change in writing.
• Should a charger quotation be in USD or RMB, and who carries the exchange-rate risk? Whoever's currency is not used carries the exchange-rate risk between the quote and the payment.
• How do we organise after-sales support when selling chargers on marketplaces in several countries? Use one shared inbox or help desk for all marketplaces, with written response times, templates for common questions, a simple returns and warranty policy and a log of faults by model and batch.
• Is a matte or a glossy charger shell cheaper once yield is counted? Often the matte, textured shell has the lower real cost, because texture hides small flaws such as flow lines, sink marks and scratches that a glossy finish shows.
• What should a late-delivery clause say in a charger purchase agreement? A good clause sets a firm delivery date, a short grace period, a clear and proportional compensation, a right to cancel after a defined delay and a fair definition of events outside the supplier's control.
• Is the WEX140S AI-display charger worth carrying next to a plain 140W model? Carry both only if you can show two different buyers: one who wants the simpler, lower-cost 140W charger and one who values the screen as a premium feature.
• How many units must we send to a test lab for charger certification? There is no single number.
• What should the commercial invoice and packing list show for an order of mixed charger models? List each model separately with a clear description, quantity, unit and total value and country of origin on the commercial invoice.
• How should a charger be prepared for a crowdfunding campaign? Have a working, tested prototype, a factory commitment with quotes, a certification plan and a timeline with generous buffers.
• How do we write a sample approval form so that later changes need a signature? Use a one or two page form that names the sample, lists what was approved, states that any change to those items needs written approval and carries signatures from both sides.
• When is a partial shipment acceptable on a charger order, and when should we refuse it? Accept a partial shipment only if your contract allows it, the delay on the rest is clear and written, the freight and payment terms are agreed and the delivered half is complete and passes inspection.
• Can chargers be made for a licensed-character or co-branded range, and who approves the artwork? Yes, but the licensor controls the artwork and quality, so the process has formal approval stages.
• How should the first order be split across colours? Weight the order toward the colours with the strongest, most predictable demand, usually black and white, and keep other colours small or leave them for a second order.
• How do we compare cost per watt across a 33W, 65W and 100W charger line? Dividing price by watts is a useful first look, but it misleads on its own.