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- Trading Pioneers Export Team
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Track record beats marketing claims
Ask how many contracts a company has actually completed and into which markets. Verified experience is more useful than a list of unverifiable superlatives.
Trading Pioneers has completed 300+ contracts and currently exports dates to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Check how they define quality
A credible exporter will talk about specification, agreement in writing and quality management practice rather than blanket certification claims.
Be cautious of suppliers who claim every product, supplier and shipment is certified without being able to show the scope of that certification.
Test their responsiveness
Your first inquiry is a preview of the working relationship. A structured, specific reply is a good sign.
A vague reply that avoids your questions usually predicts how the shipment will be handled.
Frequently asked questions
Ask for the markets they currently ship to, the categories they handle and how long the relationships have run.