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Comparing suppliers: why price comes last
26 September 2026 4 minFull Business World
Two quotes 20% apart don't automatically make the cheaper one the winner. Here are the five criteria that actually tip a sourcing decision: production lead times, MOQ (minimum order quantity), responsiveness on samples, quality of communication, and verifiable references.
A low price that comes with a vague lead time or difficult communication often ends up costing more, whether in tied-up stock or non-compliant goods.
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