China sourcing process: seven stages from brief to reorder

STAGE 01 / 07

Define the product and the plan.

We do: Confirm the target market, styles, specifications, purchasing value and timing.
You receive: An agreed project brief and responsibility map.
You decide: Approve the scope and acceptance criteria.

ILLUSTRATIVE PRODUCT CONTEXT

One project lead connects the handoffs.

STAGE 02 / 07

Find the right manufacturing route.

We do: Source suppliers, check capability, review factory evidence and compare original offers.
You receive: A traceable shortlist, verification findings and quote comparison.
You decide: Approve the supplier route and resolve critical risks.

ILLUSTRATIVE PRODUCT CONTEXT

One project lead connects the handoffs.

STAGE 03 / 07

Make the sample repeatable.

We do: Coordinate product development, sample revisions, specifications, testing and packaging.
You receive: An approved sample, specification baseline and test plan.
You decide: Sign off the sample and controlled specification.

ILLUSTRATIVE PRODUCT CONTEXT

One project lead connects the handoffs.

STAGE 04 / 07

Make costs and commitments visible.

We do: Clarify exclusions, negotiate terms and agree the order, management fee and milestones.
You receive: A clear cost breakdown, order baseline and production schedule.
You decide: Approve the commercial terms before committing.

ILLUSTRATIVE PRODUCT CONTEXT

One project lead connects the handoffs.

STAGE 05 / 07

Manage the work across suppliers.

We do: Follow production, coordinate quality checkpoints, track changes and close corrective actions.
You receive: Consolidated progress, inspection findings and an exception action log.
You decide: Approve significant changes and recovery actions.

Furniture production floor photograph with workers operating production equipment

PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPH

One project lead connects the handoffs.

STAGE 06 / 07

Release against the agreed standard.

We do: Coordinate final inspection, open issues, freight arrangements and shipment documentation.
You receive: Inspection evidence, a shipment plan and controlled documents.
You decide: Authorise shipment release against agreed criteria.

Generated illustration of technicians checking product quality

GENERATED QUALITY-CHECK ILLUSTRATION

One project lead connects the handoffs.

STAGE 07 / 07

Keep the next order under control.

We do: Review supplier performance, carry forward approved records and manage reorders or new styles.
You receive: A maintained supplier portfolio and ongoing improvement plan.
You decide: Choose the next order or managed programme scope.

ILLUSTRATIVE PRODUCT CONTEXT

One project lead connects the handoffs.

Your next order.
A clear route forward.

A clear process.
From brief to the next order.

Define the product and the plan.

Find the right manufacturing route.

Make the sample repeatable.

Make costs and commitments visible.

Manage the work across suppliers.

Release against the agreed standard.

Keep the next order under control.

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Your next order.A clear route forward.

A clear process.From brief to the next order.

Define the product and the plan.

Find the right manufacturing route.

Make the sample repeatable.

Make costs and commitments visible.

Manage the work across suppliers.

Release against the agreed standard.

Keep the next order under control.

Your next order.
A clear route forward.

A clear process.
From brief to the next order.