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# How to add products to cart

## Overview

This guide explains how buyers can add products to the cart on VinaSources in preparation for placing an order.

Adding products to the cart allows you to organize items from suppliers, review quantities, and proceed to checkout when ready.

## Purpose

Adding products to the cart helps buyers to:

* Prepare items for checkout
* Review product details and quantities before ordering
* Organize selected products by supplier
* Begin the order placement process without committing immediately             

## How to Add Products to Cart

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### Step 1: Log in to Your Buyer Account

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### Step 2: Browse or Search for a Product

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1. Browse products from the homepage or search results
2. Click on a product to open its product detail page
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### Step 3: Select Product Quantity

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### Step 4: Add the Product to Cart

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## How Adding to Cart Works

* Each product have its own MOQ (Minium Order Quantity), defined by the supplier
* Quantity of products must be equal to or greater than the MOQ in order to be added to cart&#x20;
* Cart items are saved under the buyer account and remain available until the buyers remove items or place an order
* Adding a product to the cart does not place an order automatically

## How Cart Grouping by Supplier Works

When you add products to your cart on VinaSources:

* Products are automatically grouped by supplier
* Each supplier appears in a separate section within the cart
* Grouping is handled entirely by the system and does not require manual action           &#x20;

This structure directly reflects how orders are created and processed on the platform.

## How Cart Grouping Works with Checkout

* You can add products from multiple suppliers to your cart
* At checkout, you must select products from one supplier only
* After placing an order: Selected products are removed from the cart, products from other suppliers remain available for future checkout &#x20;

## Tips & Best Practices

* Always check the MOQ before adding a product to the cart
* Use the cart to review each supplier’s cart items carefully  before proceeding to checkout
* Use RFQs if your required quantity is different from the listed MOQ
* Contact suppliers if you need clarification on product details or requirements
* Remove items you no longer plan to order to keep your cart organized

## Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>Can I add products from different suppliers to the cart?</summary>

Yes. You can add products from multiple suppliers to the cart. However, checkout must be completed separately for each supplier.

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<summary>Does adding a product to the cart reserve stock?</summary>

No. Adding a product to the cart does not reserve stock or guarantee availability.

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<summary>Can I place a single order with products from multiple suppliers?</summary>

No. Each order can include products from only one supplier.

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<summary>Can I order less than MOQ?</summary>

No. Each products in orders must meet or exceed the MOQ set by the supplier.

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