Trading Company vs Factory
贸易公司与工厂
Also known as: middleman
A trading company resells goods it does not manufacture, while a factory produces them. Neither is inherently bad, but knowing which you are dealing with — visible in the business scope — affects pricing, quality control, and accountability.
Related terms: business scope · sourcing agent
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