Topic
Capital & Inventory
Keep cash from dying in stock: cash flow, minimum capital, safety stock, reorder points, and turnover by category.
27 posts
1688 Capital for Shopee Sellers: How Much Do You Really Need?
How much capital do you need to start sourcing from 1688 for Shopee? A real cost breakdown across three budget tiers.
How Much Capital to Start Importing from 1688 (3-Tier Table)
A 1688 starting-capital plan across three tiers (5M, 15M, 30M VND): goods, shipping, fees, and the buffer most sellers forget.
Managing Cash Flow When Importing in Volume
Why paper profit does not save a shop that runs out of cash, and how to time imports to avoid a squeeze.
Managing Deposit Cash Flow Across Multiple 1688 Orders
Juggling several 1688 suppliers at once drains cash fast without a deposit schedule. Ordinex shows how to set safe limits and avoid cash flow gaps.
30-60-90 Day Cash Plan for Your First 1688 Import
From factory deposit to Shopee payout: a 30-60-90 cash timeline for first-time 1688 importers. Know your full cycle before you wire the first payment.
Managing 1688 Supplier Payables When Importing Regularly
Negotiate deferred payment terms with 1688 suppliers and track payables across multiple vendors. Practical guide to protecting working capital for regular.
Cash in stock is not cash in the bank
Revenue is not profit. Bank balance is not cashflow. How cross-border operators sourcing from 1688 should actually track cash each month.
Managing Multi-SKU Inventory for an Online Shop
How to track stock, set reorder points, and avoid both stockouts and dead capital across many SKUs.
Listing One SKU Across Platforms: Inventory Pitfalls
How to sell one SKU across platforms without overselling, and a simple way to keep quantities in sync.
ABC-Classifying SKUs to Prioritize Capital
How to split SKUs by revenue contribution to focus capital and attention on the A group and trim the C group.
Signs to Kill a SKU and Move the Capital
Signals that a SKU no longer deserves your capital, and how to exit cleanly to fund a better one.
Spotting and Clearing Dead SKUs
Signs a SKU is dead, when to liquidate, and how to recover capital to move it to a better one.
Setting Safety Stock for Imported 1688 Goods
How to size safety stock against long lead times and demand swings so you do not stock out mid-campaign.
1688 Reorder Point Formula: Never Run Out of Stock
Practical reorder point formula for 1688 imports: average daily sales x lead time plus safety stock. Industry benchmarks for Shopee and TikTok Shop sellers.
Real Lead Time So You Do Not Stock Out
How to add up every leg into a real lead time, then reorder on time instead of when it is too late.
Inventory Turnover for 1688 Importers: How to Avoid Dead Capital
How to calculate inventory turnover for 1688 imports, set reorder thresholds, and stop burying cash in slow-moving stock.
1688 Capital Turnover Speed by Category: 8 Niches Ranked
Compare 1688 capital turnover for 8 product categories using a monthly efficiency formula. Match your niche to your actual budget, not the current trend.
Scheduling Restocks Around Your Sell-Through Rate
How to use sell-through and lead time to schedule restocks, avoiding both stockouts and overstock.
Forecasting Demand to Import the Right Quantity
How to size an order from sell-through and lead time, so you neither overstock nor run dry.
Reading Seasonality to Import Ahead of Demand
How to build a seasonality calendar for your category and order early so stock lands as demand rises.
1688 Small-Batch vs Bulk Orders: Which Strategy Wins?
Small batches or bulk orders from 1688? Compare logistics costs, factory MOQ tiers, and inventory risk with break-even benchmarks matched to your business.
Seasonal vs Year-Round 1688 Inventory: Risk Comparison
Seasonal buying vs year-round stocking from 1688: a practical risk and cash flow comparison by capital size and product type for Vietnamese shop operators.
Stocking Up for Tet With 1688 Goods
How to count backward from Tet minus shipping time and factory holidays so stock lands in time.
Planning 1688 Imports Before Shopee and TikTok Shop Sale Season
Work backward from sale day to order day: a concrete 1688 timeline for 9.9, 11.11, and other Shopee and TikTok Shop peaks.
1688 Seasonal Pricing: When to Buy for the Best Price
China's factory calendar drives 1688 prices up and down all year. Know the right buying windows and cut your landed cost by 10-20% per order. Full breakdown.
Managing Expiry and Lot-Tracked Goods
How to manage expiry and lot tracing for imported cosmetics and food to avoid dead, expired stock.
Tracking Per-SKU Profit With a Simple Sheet
How to build a simple per-SKU profit sheet, which columns matter, and how to read it into decisions.