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# Intelligence: Sports Equipment Distribution

## Pain Points

- Seasonal demand spikes

- Brand licensing restrictions

- Equipment safety certifications

- Large/bulky item shipping costs

## Solutions (Unicorn Currencies)

- Pre-season FX hedging

- Multi-currency brand payments

- Fast supplier payments for allocation

- Container tracking for bulky goods

## Payment Profile

- **Timing:** Pre-season: 30% deposit, 70% on shipment (4-6 months ahead). In-season reorders: Net 30.

- **Settlement priority:** HIGH: Fast payment secures allocations from premium brands. Pre-season windows tight.

- **Invoice terms:** 30/70 pre-season, Net 30 in-season, Net 60 for volume accounts. Brand minimums enforced.

- **FX risk:** HIGH: CNY (manufacturing), EUR (brands), USD (American brands). Pre-season orders create 4-6 month exposure.

- **Cash flow:** Seasonal pre-orders. Stock buildup before season. Mid-season reorders. End-of-season clearance. Working capital cycles match sport seasons.

## Common Documentation

- Brand Authorization Letter

- Product Safety Certificate

- Certificate of Origin

- Commercial Invoice

- Warranty Terms

## Global Network (Top Corridors)

- GBP → CNY: China — Chinese sports equipment manufacturing

- GBP → TWD: Taiwan — Taiwanese cycling components

- GBP → EUR: Germany, Italy — European premium sports brands

- GBP → USD: USA — American sports brands and equipment