Ishka Sports Consulting

Consulting

Are you planning on expanding your existing company product range, diversifying into new markets, or just looking to find new ways to drive down costs without compromising on quality? We at Ishka Sports offer a complete outsourcing service for any company wishing to source products from China. From the initial sourcing of manufacturers to the negotiation of a contract and the final delivery of products, Ishka Sports can offer your company partial or complete assistance with any aspect of the outsourcing process.

Why Ishka Sports stands out from the crowd

• We are an Irish company with our own agent in China.
• We have already built-up a great working relationship with many Chinese manufacturers.
• We have native Chinese staff.
• We have an in-depth knowledge of Chinese business etiquette and culture.
• We have expertise in exporting goods from China and importing goods into Ireland.

What are the benefits of Outsourcing?
By engaging in outsourcing, your company can:

• Lower your cost base and increase your profit margin
• Free up resources to develop your business in other areas
• Offer your customers a better product at a cheaper price
• Expand manufacturing options
• Establish relationship with companies with expertise and skills

However, if outsourcing was an easy process, many more companies would avail of its benefits.

So, what are the potential drawbacks of Outsourcing on your own?

- The deal can break down
- The initial sample product is perfect but the actual order is faulty
- You receive goods that are different to those you originally ordered
- Language barriers make negotiations extremely difficult
- Lack of understanding of business culture causes stumbling blocks
- High freight charges

What we offer at Ishka Sports
At Ishka Sports, our skills lie in 3 main areas:

1) Sourcing of Products
2) Consulting & Interpreting
3) Importing

Sourcing of Products
(a) Sourcing of Products from our existing manufacturing partners in China

We at Ishka Sports have cultivated strong links with many manufacturers who produce a diverse range of high quality products.

These products include:
Outdoor Equipment
- Tents, sleeping bags, camping and garden furniture, backpacks, mats, camping accessories, clothing, and footwear.


Swimming Products
- Swimsuits, bikinis, swimming hats, goggles, etc.


Massage Equipment
- Massage tables, chairs, bolsters, etc


Wooden and Bamboo Flooring


Paint Brushes


Garden Tools


Towels
- Bath, hand, etc


Golf Cart


Clothing
- Suits, T-Shirt, outdoor clothing and footwear etc


We have already imported products, customised and non-customised, from all of our manufacturing partners with tremendous success over many years.


(b) Sourcing of Products from other manufacturers.
If the products you are looking for are not on the list above, we offer a separate service whereby we locate a number of other manufacturers and carry out a price and product quality comparison, so you can choose the manufacturer that best mets your requirements.

Consulting & Interpreting

Vital components of any successful international business relationship include a deep understanding of the business customs, practices, and language of these countries, as well as the cultivation of strong positive interpersonal relations. At Ishka Sports, we have the knowledge and experience of having lived and worked in both China and Japan, and with our expertise, we can offer a diverse range of consulting and interpreting services.

Allow us to:

Act as Intermediary between Chinese suppliers and your business to:

Negotiate contracts

Conduct product quality inspections

Translate/Answer correspondence in Chinese

Act as interpreter at any face-to-face meetings

Act as your Intercultural Advisor offering in-house training sessions for companies wishing to do business in China and/or Japan.

Importing

Using inadequately trained in-house staff to source and order products from China can become a highly expensive and sometimes futile exercise. Long lead times, poor quality products, communication breakdowns, and excessive freight costs are just some examples of the numerous difficulties that can arise. So, if your company is in the process of importing and has already run into difficulties or you are planning to search for new suppliers in the near future, call us to discuss the various ways we can assist the growth of your business.

Our full range of importing services include:

(a) Placing a Product Order
Sourcing the right product
Establishing contact with the manufacturer
Negotiating price
Product and packaging quality control

(b) Transport of Products
Transport of goods to the Chinese port
Product clearance documentation
Shipping management
Customs clearance
Delivery

So, don’t get caught out with outrageous freight costs or lengthy delivery times. We have established a strong working relationship with a number of international freight companies that will ensure the smooth flow of your products from the manufacturer in China through customs clearance and delivery to the final destination.

No matter what the size of your business, we can offer a complete personally tailored service that deals with all aspects of the order process. So, to get the right goods at the right price, contact us today and we will be delighted to offer you a free initial consultation.