There are times that you need to place an order for the same item or reorder for your product irrespective of how much time it’s been to your first order. And at the time if you get the same supplier over a single call then you should find yourself lucky.

This could be because the factory might get shut over the time period, factory person can be changed, products might get discontinued, and a lot more situations.

During this phase, you have to start from zero again. And finding a supplier again is really a task.

Because all the process you need to start from beginning sourcing, finding supplier, quality checks, sampling all these process would be tedious and time consuming and you have to face those factors like MOQ issue, invoicing issues, right supplier with right product and sampling issue and moreover what if you don’t get right price, it will compete you in market with your competitors.

Very few of manufacturer who offers a variety of easy reordering tools designed to offer clients the best and easiest possible purchasing experience for high-volume.

But if you find the same supplier, buyer become relaxed and forget they’re still dealing with China, still dealing with offshore production and the issues that can arise.

Still insist and clear your point of sample, Updates with visuals, supplier providing timely email reports.

Require physical samples for checking.

Were there issues on the last orders that you had to overcome? Remember these and keep them at the forefront of your thinking and the sales contact thinking. Don’t assume all will be smooth the 2nd or 3rd time around. 

In repeat orders, you don’t want to be too uptight or too relaxed.

But if you had reliable and trusted partnered  for that trade , that take care of your reorders as well. From contacting the supplier to getting similar products for you, make sure you don’t have to trouble yourself for reorder because local people keep all data safe and secure as well  can understand your requirements and make supplier understand those factors along with tie up with suppliers so easily can provide you similar product.