Feel free within under pressure.
Educate yourself every day.
Prior to order, the merchandiser should ask relevant question to the supplier in a smarter way.
Learning production. For this purpose, when the merchandiser few free from desk work, they go to factory. To gather basic knowledge of trims and accessories, the merchandiser also visit supplier factory.
Before submit the order, the merchandisers must know the details about their supplier. For instance, number of knitting machine, number of dyeing machine, production lead time, payment terms, shipping mode and so on.
Know the knowledge of inspection certificate.
In every step of merchandising work, the merchandiser must remember that customer satisfaction is ultimate goal



Communication with Chinese suppliers

Supplier is our business partner. They are also key to success in the business.
Sometimes respect supplier more than customer.
Always feel comfortable with supplier.
When deal with supplier, merchandiser must keep in mind win win situation.
Don’t frustrate or aggressive with supplier.
When loose temper, control yourself.
Don’t argue with supplier.
The merchandiser purchase fabric from South China like Guanzuo.
2-3% short shipment is allowed but not allowed over shipment.

Study on Buyer and slight knowledge on their business. For instance, Tesco is retail store. They allocate 4-5% space for apparel. On the contrary, Some buyer are fully apparel.

In western, every two weeks they buy 5 pcs undergarments.

Difference between Knitted & woven Elastic.

Future Business Trends of 4H Group.

How to treat new buyer.

Must be known about compliance issues.
Must be known about background of Four H Group.
Showing our product line and business line.
Providing maximum effort whereby the buyer is satisfied, even give order or not.

Tips for a merchandiser

Regularly See the PC Folder.
Which factory is running with your order.
How many lines are allocated for your order.
End of the day what is my production update.
Inline inspection report from CQAD on the daily basis.
Report from CPD.
Pre final report.
Final central QC report.
Third party or customer report.
Keep invoice, FCR, Bill of lading and other documents.