{"id":200,"date":"2023-01-13T08:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T08:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/china-docshipper.uiart.io\/en\/2024\/12\/26\/how-to-source-for-suppliers-in-china-our-full-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-02-16T04:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T04:33:56","slug":"source-for-suppliers-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/source-for-suppliers-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to source for suppliers in China : Our full guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Wanting to\u00a0source in China<\/strong>\u00a0is a very good idea. Indeed, there are various advantageous aspects.\u00a0Nevertheless, you have to take your time during your research to find the supplier that best fits your expectations. If you don’t, you might not be satisfied with the products you will receive.<\/p>

Sourcing<\/b>\u00a0in China<\/b>\u00a0is not an easy mission. However, it can become way too simple if you choose to entrust your\u00a0sourcing process\u00a0to DocShipper experts who are located in China and who have years of expertise in the sourcing field. Our sourcing experts will advise you and assist you to find the right\u00a0Chinese supplier<\/strong>\u00a0depending on your needs. Therefore, we have created this detailed guide for you to help you understand the sourcing process step by step and to find the right business partner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Take your time to find the best suppliers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first step is more than important when you are looking for a <\/span>new supplier in China<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or anywhere in the world. Firstly, you should know that there are different websites that allow you to contact directly a potential supplier<\/strong>.<\/span> I advise you to avoid a simple search on the classic search engines.<\/span><\/p>

During this first step, your goal is to find a manufacturer and not a reseller (it all depends on the goods you want to sell). There are a lot of manufacturers<\/strong><\/span> available on different platforms, that’s <\/span>why you <\/span>have to take your time to find the one that best suits you with the best reviews. You have to keep in mind that reviews can be falsified, so be careful.<\/span><\/p>

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To find <\/span>your <\/b>ideal supplier in China, it is really advisable to take your time durin<\/span>g the search. Ending up with the wrong sourcing partner will cost you time, money, and energy. Moreover, counting only on a simple google search is never enough, which is why DocShipper experts will be glad to help you with their expertise to find the best supplier in China thanks to our rich portfolio constituted of more than <\/span>3000 reliable suppliers<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Contact us to get all the information you need regarding our sourcing services by completing our <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Perform several verifications with potential suppliers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once you have analyzed the different suppliers on the different platforms and have identified your potential suppliers<\/strong><\/span>, you have to perform different checks.
Firstly, it is important to contact the ones that seem the most interesting, and it is essential to analyze it well to ensure that it respects some important criteria<\/strong><\/a> of a good supplier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For example, it is essential to know if your potential supplier has all the necessary expertise to meet your expectations. To do so, you can contact him directly. You need to know if he owns<\/span> a<\/span> factory because it is essential that he is not just a simple intermediary<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

Moreover, you can start your research by analyzing the factory’s registration records or even the different <\/span>VAT invoices<\/span><\/a> (value-added tax). This will give you a good analysis.<\/span><\/p>

There are different numbers such as the commercial license number or the <\/span>supplier registration number<\/span><\/a>. If he has none, it is obvious that this potential supplier is to be avoided.<\/span><\/p>

Finally, it is a good thing to ask directly to the customers if the supplier is honest and trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Find a good price in accordance with the quality<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As we mentioned before, <\/span>sourcing in China<\/strong><\/span><\/a> has different advantages. One of them is that the costs<\/span> are very attractive. Prices in the Chinese market are usually very low compared to the rest of the world. This is due to the low cost of production and labor in this country. This is why China is so interested in <\/span>sourcing.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Our expert advises you to do different research on the average production cost and also take note of the market price. This will help you be more conscious of the price that a supplier can offer you. <\/span>It is important to know that there is an average production cost among all suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is still advisable to be careful, especially when you are offered a price below the market average. A price that is too low says a lot about the quality of the product.  <\/span>It is therefore clearly recomm<\/span>ended not to do business with a supplier who offers you a very low price. By knowing the market prices, you will easily realize the quality of the products that your potential supplier offers you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Purchase directly from suppliers\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To achieve this step, it is preferable\u00a0to gather all the information you need, for that we advise you to communicate with your\u00a0supplier<\/strong>\u00a0as much as possible and to buy directly from him. Hence, it is more advantageous to pass directly by the supplier to receive your goods\u00a0rather than having to call an\u00a0intermediary<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0third part company<\/strong>.\u00a0That allows you to ensure a good follow-up and to have more control over the evolution of the\u00a0manufacture<\/strong>.<\/p>

Purchasing directly from the supplier prevents you from paying extra fees to the intermediary, but it also save you from problems issues due to delays or cancelation of your order for several reasons<\/p>

This is a solution that should not be overlooked as it will reduce costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Communicate clearly with your suppliers\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Each company that wants to use a Chinese supplier can face\u00a0different issues<\/a>. Indeed, one of the major concerns is the\u00a0language barrier<\/strong>\u00a0and also\u00a0intercultural differences<\/strong>.<\/p>

There are solutions to overcome those different communication issues. You can call upon a translator, for example.\u00a0This will prevent bad communication, which can lead to various complications, such as delivery difficulties, for example. Good communication is essential to ensure the timely delivery of your goods. It is important to maintain regular communication with the supplier to ensure that production is on time.\u00a0There are also various elements that require good written communication, such as product specifications and technical requirements.<\/p>

In conclusion, good communication is essential to prevent possible misunderstandings that could lead to delays or even a negative impact on your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Effectively negotiate with your supplier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once you have determined which\u00a0suppliers<\/strong>\u00a0may be best for you.\u00a0You should proceed with a\u00a0good negotiation<\/a>\u00a0to get the best deal possible. This part is more than important. It is essential that at the end of the negotiation, both parties are winners. To do this, you must adopt the best method.\u00a0You must be confident and convincing to give the supplier a good image of your company and your person and to let him trust you too.<\/p>

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Moreover, you must have with you all the necessary information to present your case. It is important to know and understand what you are saying and to be able to answer any questions. You can also think about preparing all the questions you want to ask.<\/p>

Finally, if you do not have 100% confidence in your potential supplier or if he does not really correspond to your expectations, do not hesitate to refuse the offer and persist in your research.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Then, once the production is launched, it is very important to carry out regular\u00a0quality controls<\/a>. It allows making sure that the production is done correctly, and it also allows the verification that the quality of the requested products is quite satisfying<\/p>

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It is also very useful to control the\u00a0manufacturing process<\/strong>\u00a0because when we realize that there is a problem,\u00a0we must be able to intervene and bring in a solution at the right time.\u00a0If you skip the quality control phase n you might end up with bad surprises when you receive your final products.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is very important to carry out regular quality checks to ensure that the products ordered are of good quality and respect all your technical specifications. In order to do that, DocShipper offers you the expertise of its <\/span>quality control agents<\/span><\/a>. Get in touch with us, our teams will be eager to help you.\u00a0<\/span>Complete our <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a> and a professional will get back to you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Don\u2019t forget to request samples<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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During the\u00a0sourcing process<\/strong>, once you have obtained different quotes from different suppliers, you will choose the one that best suits your budget.<\/p>

To get a better idea about the final products you are going to receive from your different suppliers, and to avoid losing money on irrelevant products, you have the right to\u00a0ask for some samples<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0This will prevent you from ordering a large quantity of the wrong product.\u00a0It is recommended to be meticulous and analyze the different failures (if there are any), to look if each product is of the same\u00a0quality<\/strong>. To do so, it is recommended to analyze at least five to ten products<\/p>

In case of problems,\u00a0DocShipper<\/a>\u00a0gives its clients the right to get\u00a0samples<\/strong>\u00a0from several suppliers, and we help them too with our quality control services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Create a professional and trustworthy relationship with your supplier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you order from your\u00a0online supplier<\/strong><\/a>, there are different applications that are used in China, it is essential to use this kind of application. We can evoke\u00a0WeChat<\/a>. This last one will allow you to communicate with your\u00a0Chinese supplier<\/strong>\u00a0and to adapt to their mode of communication. It is important to create a\u00a0good professional relationship\u00a0<\/a>with your supplier.<\/p>

However, it is always a bonus to be able to go directly to China to place your order. But if it\u2019s not possible,\u00a0DocShipper have\u00a0experts<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0agents<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0located in China that may help you find the\u00a0right supplier<\/strong>\u00a0by facilitating communication with them<\/p>

If the contact with your supplier is good, you may benefit from discounts on a potential future order. They can even share their contacts with you if you are looking for a new supplier for a new product.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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During your\u00a0supplier search<\/strong>, if you are able to spend extra money, you can use the service and count on the skills of a\u00a0sourcing agent<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>

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This\u00a0expert<\/strong>\u00a0can be very useful if you can’t go to China. He will take care of different tasks, like going to the factory to check the quality of the products. Moreover,\u00a0a\u00a0sourcing agent<\/strong>\u00a0will prevent you from having any communication problems with your potential supplier thanks to his expertise and language skills.\u00a0He will also negotiate on behalf of your company with the supplier. He will prevent any form of fraud because he will be on-site and will be able to inform you in case of various issues. The sourcing agent is a real bonus for you, thanks to him, if you are at a distance, he will ensure fluidity during the whole process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Need Help Sourcing from China?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Even though, sourcing from China is not an easy task. At DocShipper thanks to the expertise and mastery of our agents located in China, we can help you through all the sourcing process thanks to our dedicated sourcing services<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span>Complete our <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a> and get in touch with our agents in China.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"SourcingIf you are a beginner, it is unthinkable for you to get scammed or be a victim of scamming. This could have big consequences for you and your business. That’s why you should take all the information in this article to make sure you success in your\u00a0sourcing process<\/a>. The first step is essential and will determine the rest of the process, you must imperatively take your time to find\u00a0the best Chinese suppliers<\/strong>\u00a0that will fit you best. If you do follow all the needed steps, you will attain your objectives and get all the products you need while maintaining a very good relationship with your Chinese supplier<\/p>

This is the infographic we have created for you to discover the steps you need to follow to source for suppliers in China.<\/p>

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