Product Sourcing
Do You Want an Easier Way to Source Products From China?
In China, you can find suppliers of almost everything imaginable. Yet finding the right supplier is not as easy as it seems.
Not only are there thousands of suppliers to choose from – you must background check these suppliers, then determine if they are trading companies, manufacturers – or even real at all!
And once the supplier is verified you must assess each factory’s pricing, lead times, product quality and prior track record.
Not only is this a large amount of work, but you’ll soon discover cultural and language barriers can leave you scratching your head – at times tearing your hair out!
Not only are there thousands of suppliers to choose from – you must background check these suppliers, then determine if they are trading companies, manufacturers – or even real at all!
And once the supplier is verified you must assess each factory’s pricing, lead times, product quality and prior track record.
Not only is this a large amount of work, but you’ll soon discover cultural and language barriers can leave you scratching your head – at times tearing your hair out!
6 Ways China Sources Can Help You Source Products
Source Products from New Suppliers
Simply send to us you request with all your product specifications included (materials used, time frames required, order quantities etc). Attach pictures, relevant documents, CAD drawings etc.
The China sources team can:
o Find and verify a range of suppliers with door to door quotes
o Conduct background checks on these suppliers (business license, export license, trading history)
o Arrange samples
o Arrange a list of qualified suppliers for factory tours
o Write up sales contracts
o Organise the door to door logistics
o Arrange quality control
The China sources team can:
o Find and verify a range of suppliers with door to door quotes
o Conduct background checks on these suppliers (business license, export license, trading history)
o Arrange samples
o Arrange a list of qualified suppliers for factory tours
o Write up sales contracts
o Organise the door to door logistics
o Arrange quality control
Verify/Take over Negotiations of Suppliers You Have Already Found
Many Customers come to China sources after they’ve found suppliers – yet aren’t sure how to proceed. It’s one thing to find a supplier on the other side of the world – it’s another to send off large amounts of money to them.
The China Sources team will verify your supplier is legitimate. This involves checking their business license and contacting previous customers of the factory. We will need to establish whether they are a trading company or manufacturer (or real at all). It means assessing pricing, lead times and the suppliers past track record. New suppliers will be recommended if necessary.
China sources can take over the negotiations, establish quality control procedures, create sales contracts and arrange purchasing for you. Doing everything needed to ensure your order happens quickly and safely.
No China sources Customers has ever been defrauded by a supplier.
The China Sources team will verify your supplier is legitimate. This involves checking their business license and contacting previous customers of the factory. We will need to establish whether they are a trading company or manufacturer (or real at all). It means assessing pricing, lead times and the suppliers past track record. New suppliers will be recommended if necessary.
China sources can take over the negotiations, establish quality control procedures, create sales contracts and arrange purchasing for you. Doing everything needed to ensure your order happens quickly and safely.
No China sources Customers has ever been defrauded by a supplier.
Make Use of Our Preferred Suppliers
China Sources has a large database of suppliers on our books. Not just suppliers we’ve met once or twice. Suppliers we’ve worked with over a long period of time. This means faster price quotes, increased reliability and better pricing. Each factory has its own network of factories ‘network within a network’ which can be utilised as well.
Custom Manufacturing
Perhaps your product is not currently made in China? China Sources will find you suitable factory to produce your product. We’ve dealt with difficult product creations in the past and can work out a unique solution for you, no matter the complexity involved.
Larger companies and the monthly retainer
China Sources works with many large companies turning over $100m + with specific needs unique to each company. We’re willing to work out a solution which suits you, rather than our usual fee structure (usually a monthly retainer). Please contact us directly and we’ll assess the best way to proceed.
Source multiple products from multiple suppliers
Perhaps you have a need for a large variety of products, in relatively small quantities. This is very common with start up companies who have trouble arranging these complex orders. We’ll find a supplier who can supply you in the quantities you’re after. And work out an appropriate shipping solution to combine your orders. Making the entire process pain free.
Why China Sources? The Advantage of a Team on the Ground
If you want to import from China our professional team will ensure you ‘do it right’. We’ve managed thousands of sourcing projects on behalf of hundreds of clients, across many different industries. Here’s why China Sources is their preferred solution:
Source Products from New Suppliers
Speaking with factories in their language. Your account manager will quickly assess the factory’s professionalism. Emailing factories or using trade manager on Alibaba won’t give you this impression.
The Right Process
Just because a supplier has a great website and the staff speak English perfectly – doesn’t mean they are competent manufacturers. It’s a mistake to choose factories in this manner.
Ultimately the factory needs to be questioned, shortlisted, audited on the ground and managed throughout production. China Sources will ensure everything is put in writing and you deal with people who can enforce decisions within the factory– not powerless sales staff.
Ultimately the factory needs to be questioned, shortlisted, audited on the ground and managed throughout production. China Sources will ensure everything is put in writing and you deal with people who can enforce decisions within the factory– not powerless sales staff.
Deal with one point of contact
If you’re involved in international trade it’s not uncommon to require the services of 3 or 4 companies. And that doesn’t include your suppliers! China Sources offers a service where you can have everything done for you under one roof. Sourcing, purchasing, quality control, shipping & logistics, sales contracts and factory verification. We also deal with multiple suppliers for you – saving you time and money.
Having face-to-face meetings with factories
Improves communication, increases quality, lowers price, speeds up the process, and eliminates surprises. Being in China allows CHINA SOURCES to solve problems in hours, not days, eliminating miscommunications and delays that push projects over budget and over time.
CHINA SOURCES is an extension of your own business
There is NO substitute for having someone, on the ground, in China looking after your needs and interests. Factories do make mistakes. They will try to cover them up or get away with sending sub-standard products. With CHINA SOURCES managing your business needs you’ll not only save time – but as we’ve seen time and again – will save thousands of dollars by ensuring customers are getting exactly what they ordered!
Local Understanding
Chinese factories do not operate like Western companies. What is acceptable quality in China may not be acceptable in Australia, UK or Europe.
Don’t assume great English speaking skills equate to great production skills. Don’t assume anything the factory tells you is true. Don’t expect your factory to tell you if there are problems with your order.
China is hierarchical so learn who can (and cannot) make decisions within the factory. Otherwise you are wasting valuable time and energy.
The Chinese have a habit of hiding or denying problems making it hard to get the truth out until it’s too late. There’s also the perception of foreigners being ‘fair game’ to rip off.
It’s our experience and local understanding which ensures this doesn’t happen to you.
Don’t assume great English speaking skills equate to great production skills. Don’t assume anything the factory tells you is true. Don’t expect your factory to tell you if there are problems with your order.
China is hierarchical so learn who can (and cannot) make decisions within the factory. Otherwise you are wasting valuable time and energy.
The Chinese have a habit of hiding or denying problems making it hard to get the truth out until it’s too late. There’s also the perception of foreigners being ‘fair game’ to rip off.
It’s our experience and local understanding which ensures this doesn’t happen to you.
Put Our Network to Your Advantage.
CHINA SOURCES has a large database of suppliers on our books. Not just suppliers we’ve met once or twice. Suppliers we’ve worked with over a long period of time. For example, if we know a factory skilled in making metal brackets, we can certainly recommend them if it will help your particular product. This means faster price quotes, increased reliability and better pricing.