Authors

Richard Kok is a Co-Founder of **ShopperBoard**, the global B2B fashion sourcing and wholesale marketplace positioned as *The Global Fashion Sourcing Network*. He works on the commercial and operational growth of the platform, which connects clothing manufacturers, apparel factories, OEM/ODM producers, fashion brands, and wholesalers with international buyers across **50+ countries**. Richard focuses on scaling ShopperBoard's supplier network and wholesale partnerships. The platform enables factory owners and brand founders to list their companies, showcase catalogs in a **digital showroom**, and receive qualified buyer inquiries with **zero commission** fees. Buyers use ShopperBoard to filter suppliers by category, country, MOQ range, business type, and capabilities—including sustainable and organic production—then request quotes or contact suppliers directly with no middlemen. Through ShopperBoard's **verification system**, every supplier is vetted for business legitimacy, production capability, and export experience before receiving a verified badge. Richard writes for factory owners, brand founders, and sourcing managers who need practical guidance on scaling manufacturing operations, negotiating order terms, entering new international markets, and building direct B2B relationships in the fashion industry.