China sourcing is the process of identifying, qualifying and buying from suppliers based in China. The work may cover finished goods, components, tooling or contract manufacturing.
How do buyers use China Sourcing?
Start with the product and manufacturing process, then search the industrial regions that support that process. Compare the quoted price with tooling, inspection, freight, duty, inventory and currency costs.
China Sourcing: buyer checks
| Checkpoint | Question to resolve |
|---|---|
| Entity | Which legal business will contract, invoice and receive payment? |
| Site or basis | Which facility, standard or rule supports the supplier’s claim? |
| Release | What evidence must be approved before the order, shipment or payment proceeds? |
What records support China Sourcing?
Keep the supplier legal name, registered address, factory location, business licence, quotation, sample approval, quality plan, purchase order and payment evidence.
What does China Sourcing not establish?
A trading company can be a useful supplier, but buyers should know when it controls the factory relationship and when the named factory is only a subcontractor.
