Start with a sourcing brief
Define materials, tolerances, testing, packaging, order quantity, destination and target timing before requesting quotations.
Build a qualified longlist
Look beyond price. Compare product relevance, business identity, manufacturing model, export experience and responsiveness.
Verify before you commit
Confirm legal identity, factory location, equipment, quality systems, capacity and the relationship between the seller and actual manufacturer.
Use samples as evidence
Approve a representative sample against documented criteria and preserve it as a production reference.
Control the handoffs
Purchase order terms, production milestones, inspection criteria, packaging and shipping documents should all connect back to the approved requirement.