Define the brief
- Review product requirements and open questions
- Identify relevant starting points in Guangdong and surrounding areas
- Agree the information needed for the search
SUPPLIER SOURCING
Supplier sourcing
Start with what you know about the product, destination market and timing. We use that brief to discuss the research and supplier conversations that are appropriate for your project.
What supplier sourcing can include
The exact number of suppliers, depth of checks and timeline are agreed in advance. A defined scope can include:
Research and compare
- Research potential suppliers for the agreed product scope
- Prepare a shortlist and comparison of stated information
- Raise initial clarification questions where agreed
Plan the next step
- Discuss sample or supplier-conversation next steps
- Record issues or requirements that need further attention
- Agree whether further support is useful
What is agreed separately
The research service does not include the cost of goods, samples, tooling, testing, certification, factory audits, travel, freight, customs, duties or taxes. Product design, legal advice, supplier purchases and supplier payments are also outside the agreed research work.
Initial research and checks report information found within the agreed scope. They do not guarantee product quality, compliance, capacity, quotations, availability or future supplier performance.
How an engagement begins
Send a sourcing brief with your product, timing and the details you already have. We review fit and availability, then set out the work, fees, expenses and next steps that can be agreed for the project.