Cases

When you compare FOB vs EXW, start with the basics: both are international trade terms (Incoterms) that define who is responsible for what when goods are shipped internationally between a buyer and a seller. EXW means Ex Works, or “the buyer collects the goods at the factory,” while FOB means Free on Board, or “the

Client Background Alex is a supply chain management manager for a beauty brand based in Monterrey, Mexico, responsible for product procurement and supply chain management. In March 2025, Alex contacted the Moodysourcing team, seeking to source a batch of customized beauty packaging products and related production equipment from China—including custom cosmetic caps, cosmetic tubes, and

Client Background Peter is the owner of an agricultural equipment business based in Monterrey, Mexico. He has long time about agricultural machinery sourcing from China, including sprayers, compact construction equipment, and landscaping machinery. As his business expanded, Peter needed to source an increasing range of products, yet he faced growing pressure regarding supply chain management:

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