As our collection for Paris Fashion Week have been more or less defined, I have decided to allocat my time for some sourcing activity this week. We have decided to use poly-propylene boxes as the packaging of our products (for a "frosty-peek-a-boo" look), and I've learnt that there is a huge source of China-based suppliers for that sort of products. Fearing that it may take a significant while before the suppliers would reply, I decided to send my request for a quote on Sunday evening. On the very next morning, I have had over 10 emails, of which a majority are replies from these suppliers - each email contain detailed pricing and delivery information. I was very impressed as I have had horrid experiences of having to wait endlessly for a non-answer to a sales query. It seems to me that these suppliers know better than to risk putting their potential clients in that situation. Now my onus is to drop them an email each - thanking them for their prompt attention and informing them about my next steps i.e. to review the price quotes - as soon as possible, after all promptness begets promptness.
