By:Global OEMs
Against the backdrop of intensifying global trade competition, a standardized foreign trade order process is crucial for enterprises to improve transaction efficiency and reduce performance risks. Many new foreign trade practitioners lose orders due to chaotic processes, while experienced enterprises achieve stable profits through standardized operations. This article sorts out the 9 core stages of foreign trade orders, helping enterprises accurately grasp each step and efficiently promote cross-border cooperation.
I. Inquiry and Quotation: The Starting Point of Transactions, Accurate Demand Matching
After customers send inquiries through B2B platforms, exhibitions and other channels, enterprises need to respond quickly within 24 hours, clarify core requirements such as product specifications, quantity and delivery time, formulate detailed quotations, and indicate key information such as price terms (FOB/CIF, etc.) and payment methods to enhance customer trust.
II. Core Performance Stages: Closed-Loop Control from Samples to Production
After both parties confirm the quotation, samples are first sent to customers for quality verification; after the samples are approved, a formal foreign trade contract is signed to clarify rights and obligations; production is started after receiving the deposit (usually 30%), and the production progress and quality are controlled throughout the process to ensure compliance with contract requirements. After production is completed, logistics are promptly contacted for booking and customs declaration, and the bill of lading, which is the document of title to the goods, is obtained.
III. Closing Stages: Standardized Handling of Final Payment and Documents
After the customer verifies the documents and confirms they are correct, the final payment is made. After the enterprise confirms the receipt of the payment, it sends the full set of customs clearance documents such as the bill of lading and commercial invoice to help the customer pick up the goods smoothly. The entire process is interlocking, and omissions in any link may lead to order delays or disputes.
Although the foreign trade order process is cumbersome, it can be greatly simplified with the support of professional platforms. Daigongbang International Station provides exclusive customer managers for foreign trade enterprises, explaining the key points of the process in detail throughout the whole process, and providing customized process lists, helping enterprises avoid risks, improve efficiency, and easily engage in cross-border trade.
