I. Pre-Sale: Compliance and Transparent Information to Eliminate Customer Concerns
1. Product Compliance: Meet Target Market Access Requirements
- Europe & America Market: Medical microscopes require CE/FDA certification; industrial microscopes must comply with RoHS/REACH regulations. Provide SGS/TÜV test reports.
- Southeast Asia/Middle East Market: Provide ISO 9001 certification and factory test reports (including resolution and electrical performance). For high-temperature and high-humidity regions, additional moisture-proof test reports are required.
- Enterprise Actions: Organize certification documents into multilingual versions, with key data highlighted.
2. Product Information: Convey Adaptability Details
- Supplement application scenarios (e.g., "100-1000x microscope for primary and secondary school teaching"), component materials (e.g., "objective lens with multi-layer coating to prevent glare"), and operating environment requirements (e.g., "electron microscope requires grounding resistance ≤4Ω").
- Provide exploded views, operation videos, and application case images. For special needs, offer "basic machine + accessories" customization plans (specify 7-15 day lead time and costs).
3. Demand Communication: Avoid Cognitive Differences
- Unify industry terminology (e.g., confirm the specific magnification of "high-power lens").
- Identify hidden needs (whether upgrade interfaces, mobile operation, or supporting consumables are required).
II. In-Sale: Logistics and Delivery to Reduce Cross-Border Risks
1. Logistics Solutions: Customized by Product Type
- Small Microscopes (≤5kg): Choose DHL/FedEx for fast delivery (3-7 days, insured for 1.2x the product value); choose air freight for cost savings (20%-30% lower cost, requiring customer self-clearance).
- Large Electron Microscopes (≥50kg): Choose sea freight + delivery (60%-70% lower cost). Cooperate with freight forwarders experienced in precision equipment shipping. For high-value models, purchase all-risk insurance. Confirm unloading equipment at the destination.
2. Packaging Protection: Three-Layer Protection
- Inner Layer: Individually shockproof wrap optical components; secure knobs.
- Middle Layer: Anti-static carton + air column filling.
- Outer Layer: Corrugated box + IPPC fumigated wooden pallet; bilingual warning labels.
3. Document Preparation: Ensure Smooth Customs Clearance
- Commercial Invoice (corresponding to HS code, e.g., 90021100), Packing List (detailed item list).
- Copies of certification documents, multilingual operation manuals. Certificate of Origin is required for some countries.
4. Progress Tracking: Real-Time Updates
- After shipment, send the tracking number and estimated arrival time.
- Update logistics status weekly during transportation. Explain delays promptly and provide solutions if they occur.
- Notify the customer 3 days before arrival to confirm delivery address and unloading preparations.