Sourcing
WhatsApp Sourcing Checklist for Wholesale Basket Buyers
Better first messages get better first quotes. Use this checklist before you hit send.
Send context, not only item numbers
A strong first WhatsApp message includes your market, channel type, target launch window, and whether you need samples first. Then list item numbers or shape preferences with estimated quantities.
This helps the supplier recommend substitutes if a color or size is constrained.
Ask the complete commercial set
Request price, MOQ, lead time, packing quantity, CBM or carton size, and packaging options in one message. Incomplete threads create delays and mismatched assumptions.
If you need custom labels or gift packing, say so immediately.
- Market and channel
- Target quantity by SKU or family
- Color priorities
- Sample need and bulk timing
- Packing and label requirements
Close the loop cleanly
After the quote, confirm currency, validity dates, payment terms if relevant, and which specs are locked. Save images and agreements in one place for your team.
A clean WhatsApp process is often faster than email for basket sourcing, but only if the first brief is complete.
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