Supplier Management

Sourcing Suppliers

Q: WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF SUPPLIER SOURCING IN CHINA?

The 5 main steps to find a supplier in China are: Write a precise product specification Find Chinese suppliers on the internet, via import-export trade shows or via a sourcing agency in China like ASIACTION. Launch a call for tender Analyze the feedback from Chinese suppliers and compare them to select the most suitable offer for your needs Validate the supplier in China (make sure the Chinese supplier is reliable) by going to the factory or by having a factory audit done by a sourcing agency like ASIACTION.

Q: HOW TO SOURCE IN CHINA?

Sourcing in China (finding a supplier in China) alone is a risk that buyers sometimes take thinking they can manage the whole relationship with their Chinese supplier and save money. However, there are still many obstacles in the purchasing process in China: Misunderstandings due to language or culture Uncertainty about the reliability of the manufacturer Considerable loss of time due to lack of knowledge and visibility Many buyers end up using a sourcing agent to support them and manage the process for them. The sourcing agent represents your eyes in Asia since we can visit the factory and we speak the supplier’s language.

Q: WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK TO SUPPLIERS IN CHINA?

ASIACTION has listed the top 5 most important questions to ask to suppliers in China. Are you a manufacturer or a trading company (an intermediary)? What are your production capabilities and product offerings? What is your MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)? What is your delivery time? What are the payment terms? These questions will allow you to have a global idea about your Chinese supplier but are not sufficient to consider this supplier as reliable . You can call upon an agency specialized in sourcing in China like ASIACTION. We offer a sourcing study service in which we identify and validate suppliers in China, you get a complete sourcing report that allows you to place an order directly.

Find reliable suppliers for your products in China.
Supplier sourcing, qualification, and offer analysis to identify the best partners and secure your purchasing decisions.

Présentation du service

Complete and secure sourcing solution in China

Since 2008, Asiaction has been supporting companies with their purchasing projects in China. We provide complete, reliable and transparent sourcing solutions to help you secure your supply chain and optimize your costs. Our French-Chinese team, based in Guangzhou, identifies and qualifies the most suitable suppliers for your needs — according to your criteria of product, quantity, quality and lead time. Our method is built on more than 17 years of field experience and on direct communication with factories. You receive the full contact details of all identified suppliers, and you can visit the production sites if you wish. By acting as your purchasing office in China, we work exclusively in your interest: no hidden commissions, no dependence on suppliers. At the end of the service, you have a clear and actionable solution to place your sample order with a validated and inspected supplier.

Notre méthode

Supplier sourcing process

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Analysis and understanding of your needs

Analysis of your project and your requirements by your Asiaction contact

Supplier prospection

Search for suppliers through all our networks. Selection based on the suppliers prices. Gathering of all the suppliers documents

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Study and analysis of industrial offers

Study of supplier documents and analysis of offers corresponding to the client's requirements

Evaluation of companies

Verification of certifications. Review of the suppliers' online reputation. Full PDF with all details and documents

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Estimated delivery costs

Estimation of volumes and weights. Collection of transport quotes and delivery to destination. Estimation of duties and taxes

Sample Reports

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Our approach

Three steps to secure your supply chain in China

Analysis of your needs & project definition

We begin with an in-depth study of your request: product specifications, quality requirements, mandatory standards, volumes, budget, lead times and market constraints. This phase allows us to understand your project precisely and to identify the key drivers for selecting the right manufacturers. Based on this analysis, we build a tailor-made sourcing strategy and define the technical and commercial criteria that will guide our research.

Supplier research, qualification and selection

Our team of buyers, led by your project manager, identifies manufacturers that strictly meet your criteria. We verify their legal status, production capacity, certificates, product experience, as well as the stability of their structure. With more than 17 years of field expertise, we select only the factories able to guarantee the quality, lead times, prices and standards required by your market. You receive a selection of reliable suppliers, validated and tailored to the specific requirements of your project.

Detailed proposal & complete supply solution

Once the suppliers are qualified, we collect their offers, analyze their catalogs, verify their certificates and compare their terms. We then prepare a clear and complete quotation, including:

You thus receive a turnkey supply solution, optimized and ready to be used to place your order with complete confidence.

With Asiaction

China Sourcing
by Asiaction

Identified and validated suppliers

Our local teams search for, verify and qualify the Chinese suppliers best suited to your product needs, volumes and quality requirements.

Clear and reliable data

You receive a complete report including contact details, certifications, quotations, catalogs and official documents for each selected supplier.

Smooth and transparent communication

We ensure the link between you and the factories, eliminating linguistic and cultural misunderstandings.

No hidden commissions

We work exclusively in your interest: our recommendations are based solely on the reliability and relevance of the suppliers.

Time savings and greater visibility

Benefit from the experience of our buyers and our networks in China to speed up your search while reducing risks.

Without Asiaction

China Sourcing
by yourself

Difficulty finding a real manufacturer

Online searches do not guarantee that the supplier is a genuine or reliable factory.

Incomplete or misleading information

Documents shared by suppliers may be falsified or outdated.

Complicated communication

Language and cultural barriers lead to misinterpretations and wasted time.

Risks of fraud and non-compliance

Without local verification, it is impossible to confirm the supplier's legal status, quality or production capacity.

Long and uncertain process

Identifying, contacting, evaluating and comparing factories without assistance takes several weeks and remains risky.

Our solutions

We support you at every stage

Sourcing study

Audit & company check-up

Prototype

Order management

Product inspection

Shipping Management

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

You want us to validate a potential supplier ?

We do off-site and on-site audits of Chinese companies

Company audits

Identification of potential suppliers. Complete procurement solution that allows you to place orders.

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PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

You need quality control on your on-going orders ?

We can operate quality control & loading supervision

quality control

Control of product quality and functionality in the factory at any time during production.

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SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT