Start with the proposed movement of goods and the contracting parties. A marketing authorisation holder, an importer, a warehouse and a sales distributor have different functions. One provider may cover several functions, but the agreement and the relevant permissions must establish that scope. A provider’s company name or presence in a directory is not proof that it can handle your product.
Questions to resolve with your Swiss partner
Before requesting a price, draw the route from the manufacturing site to the Swiss customer. Identify who buys the stock, who arranges transport, who imports, who stores and who releases goods for supply. Ask what changes if a batch is delayed or rejected. A low service fee is not a useful comparison if one offer omits storage, returns, temperature control or responsibility for complaints.
- Map the product, origin, storage conditions and intended customer channels.
- Request the proposed Swiss entity and evidence of the relevant authorised activities.
- Compare the holder, importer, warehouse and distributor scopes separately.
- Clarify stock ownership, subcontracting and the route for escalation.
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