XNK = chuỗi 20+ bước. Sai 1 bước = delay cả lô hàng. Hệ thống hóa để không sai.
1. Sourcing — Tìm Xưởng
1.1 Sourcing Channels
相关技能
Channel
Best For
Cost
Lead Quality
Alibaba/1688
CN factories, wide range
Free search
★★★ (need verify)
Made-in-China
CN factories, technical
Free search
★★★
Vietnam Yellow Pages
VN factories
Free
★★
Tendata
Trade data, verify volume
Paid
★★★★★
Trade shows
Direct meeting
Travel cost
★★★★★
Industry associations
Verified members
Membership
★★★★
LinkedIn
Decision makers
Free
★★★
Referrals
Trusted connections
Free
★★★★★
1.2 Factory Qualification Checklist
BASIC (phải có):
□ Business license (valid)
□ Export license (if applicable)
□ Factory photos (real, not stock)
□ Product samples available
□ English communication capability
QUALITY (nên có):
□ ISO 9001 certification
□ Industry-specific certs (BSCI, FDA, CE, JIS)
□ QC team in-house
□ Lab testing capability
□ Previous export experience
CAPACITY:
□ Monthly production capacity: [X] units
□ Current utilization: [X]%
□ Lead time: [X] days
□ Equipment age and maintenance schedule
□ Worker count: [X] permanent, [X] seasonal
RED FLAGS 🚩:
× Không cho visit factory
× Chỉ có trading company address
× Giá thấp bất thường (< 70% thị trường)
× Không có reference clients
× Yêu cầu 100% payment trước khi sản xuất
1.3 Supplier Comparison Matrix
| Criteria (Weight) | Factory A | Factory B | Factory C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (25%) | $2.50 ★★★ | $2.10 ★★★★★ | $2.80 ★★ |
| Quality (25%) | ISO+BSCI ★★★★ | ISO only ★★★ | FDA ★★★★★ |
| MOQ (15%) | 3000 ★★★ | 5000 ★★ | 1000 ★★★★★ |
| Lead time (15%) | 30 days ★★★ | 21 days ★★★★ | 45 days ★★ |
| Communication (10%) | English OK ★★★ | WeChat only ★★ | English fluent ★★★★★ |
| Location (10%) | HCMC ★★★★★ | Guangzhou ★★★ | Bangkok ★★★ |
| **TOTAL** | **3.35** | **3.30** | **3.35** |
2. Incoterms 2020 — Chọn Đúng Điều Kiện
2.1 Common Incoterms Matrix
Incoterm
Seller Responsibility
Buyer Responsibility
Best For
EXW
Goods at factory gate
Everything from pickup
Experienced buyer
FOB
Delivery to port + export customs
Freight + insurance + import
Most common
CIF
+ Freight + insurance to port
Import customs + local
Buyer muốn simple
DDP
Everything to buyer door
Nothing
First-time buyer, small orders
2.2 Incoterms Decision Tree
Bạn có forwarder riêng?
├── YES → FOB (kiểm soát logistics + giá rẻ hơn)
└── NO →
Order nhỏ (<1 FCL)?
├── YES → DDP (seller handle hết)
└── NO → CIF (tiện, seller arrange freight)
C/O REQUIRED FOR FTA TARIFF:
□ Apply qua VCCI hoặc online (ecosys.gov.vn)
□ Documents needed:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- B/L
- HS code proof
- Production evidence (if required)
□ Processing: 1-3 ngày
□ Cost: ~200K-500K VND
C/O TYPES:
- Form AJ (ASEAN-Japan) → CPTPP
- Form EUR.1 (EU) → EVFTA
- Form D (ASEAN) → AFTA
- Form E (ASEAN-China) → ACFTA
6. Risk Management
6.1 Supply Chain Risks
Risk
Likelihood
Impact
Mitigation
Supplier delay
Medium
High
Dual sourcing, buffer stock
Quality defect
Medium
High
PSI inspection, AQL sampling
Shipping delay
Low
Medium
Ship early, track real-time
Currency fluctuation
Medium
Medium
Hedge, fixed-price contracts
Customs hold
Low
High
Correct docs, experienced broker
Natural disaster
Low
Very High
Diversify geography
Ví Dụ — Full Export Flow VN → Japan
TIMELINE: Order → Delivery = ~45 days
Day 0: PO confirmed, 30% T/T received
Day 1-3: Raw material procurement
Day 4-25: Production (21 days)
Day 20: DUPRO inspection (khi 40% xong)
Day 24: PSI inspection (khi 90% xong)
Day 25: Production complete
Day 26-27: Packing + container loading (CLC)
Day 28: Export customs clearance
Day 29: Vessel departure HCMC
Day 29-42: Sea transit (14 days to Osaka)
Day 42: Arrive Osaka port
Day 43: Import customs clearance (CPTPP = 0%)
Day 44-45: Delivery to buyer warehouse
Day 45: 70% T/T payment (against B/L copy)
DOCUMENTS SENT ON DAY 29:
✉️ Commercial Invoice
✉️ Packing List
✉️ B/L copy
✉️ C/O Form AJ (CPTPP)
✉️ Inspection report