Supplier sourcing and qualification
Find a manufacturer that fits your product
Sourcing websites will give you hundreds of factory names. The hard part is knowing which five deserve your time. I start with your specification, volumes, and target cost, then compare the strongest suppliers on the same basis.
Core products, custom materials, tooling, retail programs, or supplier changes that need more than desktop screening.
The Sourcing Sprint
For a defined product, the Sprint produces a screened shortlist, original quotations, a delivered-cost comparison, and my recommendation in two to three weeks. It starts at $4,500.
Qualifying the suppliers that make the cut
A good sample shows that a supplier made one good unit. I also check how the factory controls materials, subcontractors, changes, quality, and capacity at production volume.
Why the lowest unit price often isn’t
Tooling ownership, payment timing, freight, duty, inspection, and the cost of quality problems can change the choice. I put those terms beside the unit price before recommending a supplier.
The handoff is direct
You’ll know who at the factory owns the program, what remains open, and which checks must close before a purchase order is sensible.
What a full search produces
- The RFQ and confirmed requirement
- Supplier comparison and scorecard
- Sample plan and issue log
- Delivered-cost model
- Capacity and subcontracting checks
- A qualification recommendation
What companies ask before a longer search
Where do you source?
I’ve worked with factories in China, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, France, and Germany. The product decides where I look.
Can you work under an NDA?
Yes. We’ll agree on confidentiality and document handling before you send detailed product information.
Do you negotiate the supplier agreement?
I can lead the commercial negotiation. Your counsel should review the final legal terms.