Scope & shortlist
A specification sheet, supplier comparison and agreed service scope.
CHINA SOURCING AGENCY · INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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We are a China sourcing agency with a strong track record of supporting Chinese producers and connecting them with major international buyers. We help you find suitable suppliers, coordinate samples and follow through on production and shipment preparation.
01 / WHERE TO LOOK
Which city fits your product?
Our Guangdong base gives us proximity to Greater Bay Area supply chains. Use the cluster as a search starting point, then qualify each factory. A city’s industry strength does not verify a supplier’s capability.
| City | Manufacturing focus | Questions to bring to the factory |
|---|---|---|
| ShenzhenOfficial profile ↗ | Electronics, smart equipment, new energy and robotics. | Ask for the exact model, component list, firmware version, test conditions and available engineering support. |
| DongguanOfficial profile ↗ | Electronics, electrical equipment, garments, footwear and paper products. | Identify which processes happen in-house, which are subcontracted, and who controls tooling and final assembly. |
| FoshanOfficial profile ↗ | Home appliances, machinery, ceramics, metal products and household goods. | For appliances or equipment, specify voltage, duty cycle, installation conditions and spare-parts requirements. |
| GuangzhouOfficial profile ↗ | Automotive, electronics, petrochemicals and equipment manufacturing. | Match the factory to the part or process you need. Distinguish a trading showroom from the production address. |
| ZhongshanOfficial profile ↗ | Lighting, small appliances, hardware, furniture and equipment. | For lighting, define light output, colour temperature, driver, housing finish, installation and packaging. |
| HuizhouOfficial profile ↗ | Electronic information, displays, automotive electronics, energy and equipment. | Trace the actual manufacturing entity and critical components. Confirm batch consistency and test records. |
| JiangmenOfficial profile ↗ | Motorcycles and auto parts, sanitary hardware, packaging and electromechanics. | Specify materials, dimensions, surface finish, fit, corrosion expectations and export packing. |
| ZhuhaiOfficial profile ↗ | Electronics, appliances, precision machinery and printing supplies. | Use measurable acceptance criteria: tolerances, functional tests, compatibility and service requirements. |
| ZhaoqingOfficial profile ↗ | New energy vehicles, advanced equipment and electronic information. | For parts or assemblies, confirm drawing revision, material traceability and change-control procedures. |
Industry summaries: Hong Kong SAR Government Greater Bay Area city profiles, checked 21 October 2026. Buyer questions are our practical editorial guidance. The GBA includes Hong Kong, Macao and nine Guangdong cities; the table focuses on the nine mainland manufacturing cities. Regional overview ↗
02 / BEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE
A better brief makes quotes comparable.
Send the same brief to every supplier. If an item is unknown, mark it “to be confirmed” rather than leaving room for different assumptions.
- Product and application
Model or drawing revision, intended use and any reference sample.
- Materials and dimensions
Material grade, tolerances, colour, finish and critical components.
- Order structure
Trial order, production quantity, reorder expectation and permitted mixed SKUs.
- Target market
Country, buyer requirements, labelling language and required test evidence.
- Packaging
Unit pack, carton dimensions, shipping marks, barcode and protection needs.
- Delivery expectations
Sample deadline, target shipment date and delivery location.
- Commercial comparison
Currency, named delivery point, payment milestones and quote validity.
- Acceptance criteria
Measurable pass/fail criteria, inspection method and defect handling.
03 / SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION
Five checks before you commit.
Keep a written supplier file: who produces, where production happens, what was verified and what still needs confirmation.
Confirm the business you are paying
Compare the legal company name, business licence, quotation, contract and beneficiary account. Clarify whether you are dealing with the manufacturer, an exporter or a trading company.
Check the actual production site
Request the factory address, a process walkthrough, equipment list and examples of comparable work. Ask which operations and tests are outsourced.
Check capacity against your order
Ask about batch size, current workload, critical process bottlenecks, sample lead time and the assumptions behind the production schedule.
Examine documents at model level
Check that reports relate to the model, manufacturer and version you are buying. Ask the intended market’s qualified adviser or testing partner to confirm the evidence needed.
Agree ownership and change control
For custom work, document tooling ownership, revision approval, maintenance, storage and any subcontractor access. Require approval before changing key materials or components.
04 / FROM BRIEF TO HANDOVER
Know what each stage should produce.
We coordinate the agreed work with suppliers and your chosen inspection or logistics partners. Responsibilities, deliverables and fees are agreed before the project begins.
Samples & approval
A signed reference sample or documented specification, plus recorded changes.
Production follow-up
Agreed milestones, open-issue list and inspection arrangements.
Shipment handover
Packing details, document checklist and logistics handover agreed with your partners.
Quality checkpoints to put in writing
Before production
Approve the sample, bill of materials, artwork and key tolerances. Define what a defect means for this product.
During production
Review first-off output and critical operations. Record any deviations and approve corrective action before repeating the batch.
Before shipment
Check quantity, function, appearance, labels and packing against the agreed plan. Record findings with dated photos and traceable references.
After handover
Retain batch records, inspection findings and spare-parts information. Agree how claims, repairs or replacements will be handled.
PRODUCT REFERENCES
209 products to start the conversation.
Browse machinery, cleaning equipment, electronics and other categories. The catalog is a reference collection; individual factory locations, current availability and order terms must be confirmed per product.
LET'S GET READYYour next sourcing
Your next sourcing
project starts here.
Send your product brief by email or WhatsApp, or download a brief using the form. Include quantity, drawings, destination and target delivery date.
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An initial conversation helps us assess fit and define the right scope for your project.