Our 8-Step China Sourcing Process

A transparent, end-to-end process designed to deliver quality products on time — full visibility at every stage.

8-Step Process

From Inquiry to Delivery — We Manage Every Detail

1

Initial Inquiry & Requirements Analysis

⏱ Day 1–2

Detailed requirements consultation — product specs, quality standards, target pricing, certifications, delivery timeline, and MOQ.

Sourcing Brief: product, spec, quantity, target price
Market pricing research and benchmark analysis
Written Sourcing Proposal with timeline and fees
Assignment of dedicated sourcing manager and QC contact
2

Supplier Identification & Shortlisting

⏱ Day 3–7

Research from our 2,000+ audited factory database plus industry contacts. We shortlist 3–5 candidates with comparative quotation analysis.

Database search across 2,000+ verified suppliers
RFQ submission to shortlisted factories
Comparative quotation analysis with notes
3

Factory Audit & Verification

⏱ Day 5–10

Every shortlisted factory undergoes ANSUNCO's 120-point audit covering production, quality, capacity, and compliance.

120-point audit: production, quality, capacity, compliance
Business license and certification verification
Detailed factory audit report with photos and scoring
4

Sample Ordering & Evaluation

⏱ Day 10–25

We coordinate sample production. Our QC team evaluates each sample against your specification before shipping to you.

Sample request with full specification submission
ANSUNCO QC team evaluation before dispatch
Management of revision requests and resampling
Written sample approval sign-off before mass production
5

Purchase Order & Contract

⏱ Day 20–28

Price negotiation, formal PO with full specification, Supplier Agreement with quality/delivery clauses, and IP protection documentation.

Final FOB price confirmation after negotiation
Payment terms (typically 30% deposit, 70% pre-shipment)
IP protection and NDA documentation if applicable
6

Production Monitoring

⏱ Day 28–50+

In-process inspections at 30–50% completion. Weekly photo reports. Proactive issue escalation and resolution.

Production schedule confirmation and tracking
In-process inspection at 30–50% completion
Weekly production status reports with photos
7

Pre-Shipment Inspection

⏱ Before Shipment

AQL 1.0/2.5/4.0 inspection when 100% of goods are produced. 24-hour report. Shipment only released on your written approval.

Full AQL sampling inspection against specification
Workmanship, dimensions, function, packaging check
24-hour inspection report with photographs
Pass/Fail decision — rework managed if needed
8

Logistics, Shipping & Delivery

⏱ 2–6 Weeks Transit

Freight booking, export customs, full documentation, cargo insurance, and import clearance support across 40+ countries.

Sea, air, or express freight booking
Export customs and full documentation
Shipment tracking and ETA management
Import customs support and last-mile delivery

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