What to provide
- Product name and specification;
- Volume and frequency;
- Delivery location;
- Quality standards and certification;
- Target price range;
- Whether supplier investigation, factory audit, inspection and logistics support are needed.
Process
Submit → review → confirm specification and acceptance criteria → quotation → sourcing starts.
The more specific the specification, the faster sourcing runs. If it is not yet defined, start with a market and supply-capability study.
What is not included
- Collecting or forwarding payments, or escrow services
- Litigation representation and debt collection
- Product design and process engineering consulting
- Local warehousing operations and inventory management
- Formal customs classification rulings (issued by licensed brokers or counsel)
Steps and timeline
Timelines are indicative and depend on authority scheduling, counterparty availability and document completeness.
Deliverables
Confirmed specification and acceptance criteria
Steps, timeline and fee structure
Stage schedule and owners
Risks and what to prepare
| Genuine documents, shell entity | Complete registration does not prove capability — verify on site |
|---|---|
| Mismatched receiving account | The clearest red flag; verify before any payment |
| Sample vs production gap | Agree sealed samples, sampling ratio and non-conformance handling |
| Unenforceable lead times | Verbal promises lack recourse; put them in penalty clauses |
| Layered middlemen | Direct factory contact may save 8–20%, but confirm willingness to serve small orders |
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Frequently asked
Do you only cover the Philippines?
Our local execution capability is currently concentrated in the Philippines, our first market. China-side scoping, supply chain coordination and project management can support other markets, but local execution is assessed case by case.
How soon will someone contact me after I submit an inquiry?
Messages received during business hours are usually answered within 2 hours; complex requirements get a scoping call within one business day. Every inquiry receives a reference number and is tracked internally.
Do you collect or forward payments?
No. Payment routes are agreed directly between buyer and supplier. We verify that the receiving account matches the legal entity and witness key milestones, reducing risk without taking custody of funds.
What does a factory audit report contain?
Site versus registered address consistency, equipment and process, quality control steps, inventory levels, workforce size, time- and location-stamped photos, and a risk list. Sampling projects include sealed-sample records.
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