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The B2B Candle Importer's Final Checklist & Action Plan | TBCandle
Download the final B2B sourcing checklist. Use this to audit any new Chinese candle manufacturer on tariffs, BSCI, QC, and logistics risks before you buy.
B2B Sourcing Case Study: "Low-Price Trap" vs. "High-Capability Partner" | TBCandle
Two real case studies of European importers. See how a "Prototype 1" factory fails on tariffs, shipping & delays, and how a "Prototype 3" succeeds with BSCI, QC & SOPs.
Sustainable Candle Manufacturing: A Guide to Eco-Packaging & Trends | TBCandle
B2B Sourcing Guide. Learn to meet sustainable trends with "plastic-free" & "FSC-certified" packaging and vegan materials. Serve corporate gifting & subscription box markets.
B2B Project Management SOP: How to Efficiently Manage Your Candle Order | TBCandle
End the "loss of control." Learn how a "Prototype 3" factory proactively manages your candle order with professional PMs & "to-the-day" timelines.
How to Calculate Your "True Landed Cost" for Candles | TBCandle
B2B Sourcing Guide. Uncover the hidden fees of "Prototype 1" factories caused by QC & shipping "instability." Learn to negotiate "value engineering" for the lowest true landed cost.
Candle Shipping & Logistics Guide: How to Prevent Breakage & Melting | TBCandle
The B2B candle shipping SOP. Learn how to choose Incoterms (FOB/CIF) and how we prevent breakage & melting via "1-Meter Drop Tests" & melt point adjustments.