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Sourcing support, stage by stage.

Choose the support you need — from a one-off supplier search to ongoing coordination of samples, inspections and production.

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Supplier Sourcing

We identify potential Chinese manufacturers based on your product specifications, target price, order volume, and quality requirements.

What you receive

  • Sourcing brief and requirement checklist
  • Researched longlist of potential manufacturers
  • Shortlist with capability notes and initial quotations
Discuss supplier sourcing
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Supplier Verification

We help evaluate supplier identity, manufacturing capabilities, relevant documentation, and suitability for your project.

What you receive

  • Business registration and document review
  • Capability and capacity questionnaire
  • Coordination of factory audits where appropriate

Formal factory audits may be carried out by independent third-party audit providers.

Discuss supplier verification
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Price Negotiation

We compare quotations and negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, production timelines, and commercial conditions.

What you receive

  • Like-for-like quotation comparison
  • Negotiation on price, MOQ, payment terms and lead times
  • Summary of agreed commercial terms for your approval
Discuss price negotiation
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Product Development

We coordinate product samples, material specifications, packaging requirements, and private-label development with selected manufacturers.

What you receive

  • Sample requests and feedback rounds
  • Material, finish and packaging specifications
  • Private-label and branding coordination
Discuss product development
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Quality Control

We coordinate sample checks and independent inspections to help identify quality issues before products are shipped.

What you receive

  • Quality checklist aligned to your specification
  • Pre-shipment and in-line inspection coordination
  • Inspection reports shared with you

Specialised inspections are performed by independent inspection companies selected for your product.

Discuss quality control
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Production & Shipping Coordination

We monitor agreed production milestones and coordinate with factories, inspection providers, and logistics partners.

What you receive

  • Production milestone tracking and updates
  • Coordination with your freight forwarder
  • Shipping document follow-up

International freight and customs clearance are handled by licensed freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Discuss production & shipping coordination

Markets & logistics

Sourced in China.
Delivered worldwide.

We work with businesses worldwide, and coordinate the freight option that fits your order — sea, air or express.

  • Asia

    Regional hubs, distribution markets and nearby manufacturing.

  • Europe

    Retail, e-commerce and wholesale businesses.

  • North America

    Direct-to-consumer, marketplace and retail businesses.

  • Middle East

    Consumer, home and lifestyle categories.

  • Africa

    Importers, distributors and growing retail businesses.

  • LATAM

    Brazil, Mexico and neighbouring markets.

Sea freight

Container and consolidated options compared on cost and transit time, coordinated with your forwarder.

Air freight

For time-sensitive or higher-value orders, weighed against sea on price and speed.

Express courier

Samples, small orders and urgent replenishment, handled door to door.

  • Customs documentation arranged and checked with your forwarder
  • Duties and import taxes explained before you commit
  • Tracking and status updates through to delivery

We are not a freight forwarder or customs broker. Transport and customs clearance are carried out by licensed partners; we arrange the documents, explain the costs, and keep the shipment visible.

Your next supplier could change everything.

Tell us what you want to source. We'll help you explore the right manufacturers, purchasing conditions, and next steps.

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