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Pitfall 15: Quick Agreement to Tight Deadlines

Part 15 of 21 Pitfalls to Avoid When Sourcing from China.

The Pitfall

The supplier instantly agrees to very tight deadlines without explaining how they will be met.

Why It's Dangerous

It likely cannot deliver, setting you up for a breach and a rushed, defective order.

How to Avoid It

Ask exactly how the deadline will be met and build penalties into the contract.

Sourcing from China? Get it right from the start.

Our Chinese lawyers review suppliers and contracts before you commit — and recover your losses if a deal goes wrong.

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