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THE PROCESS

How our China sourcing process works

Every engagement follows the same 10-step process. You always know where you are, what's happening next, and what we need from you.

Phase 1 — Discovery

01

Inquiry

~24h

Tell us what you need to source. You get a response within 24 hours — usually with specific follow-up questions that show we read your brief.

02

Spec Review

1–2 days

Send your spec sheet, BOM, or reference product. We review it and flag any issues before they become factory problems — no call required.

03

Written Proposal

48h

You receive a written proposal covering scope, timeline, fee structure, and our specific recommended approach. No vague promises.

04

Factory Sourcing

1–2 weeks

We contact 15–30 factories in parallel and narrow to 3–5 verified candidates that match your MOQ, cert requirements, and technical spec.

05

On-Site Audit

3–5 days

We visit shortlisted factories in person. You get a photo report with a clear pass/conditional/fail rating — so you pick the factory with confidence.

Phase 2 — Production

06

Sample Evaluation

2–4 weeks

Samples arrive at your location with a structured evaluation brief. You approve or reject — one revision round is included at no extra cost.

07

Order Placement

1 week

We negotiate payment terms and production schedule on your behalf, then issue the purchase order after you approve the sample.

08

3-Stage QC

ongoing

You don't ship a defective batch. Pre-production, in-process (20% completion), and pre-shipment inspections catch problems before they become your problem.

09

Logistics to Your Door

2–6 weeks

We coordinate freight, export documentation, and customs — you track from factory gate to your warehouse. Typically 2–6 weeks sea freight.

10

Direct Factory Access

ongoing

We introduce you to the factory contact directly and set the reorder process. From here you can go direct — or keep us on retainer for QC and management.

Your time commitment: 1–2 hours per week

Steps 1–3 need your input to get started. After that, your job is to review our weekly reports, approve go/no-go decisions at key milestones, and answer technical questions when they come up. We handle the factory communication, inspections, and logistics coordination — all of it.

Engineer-led sourcing No hidden margins 24-hour response

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