If you’ve decided to look for a sourcing agent to handle your China manufacturing requirements, congratulations, you’ve made the right decision. A great sourcing agent will help you ensure the success of your project, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
But the question you might be asking yourself now is: “How do I find the best China sourcing agent for my needs?” A Google search will throw up several China sourcing agents, all of whom will claim to be the best in the business. Yes, some will be better than the others, but how do you zero down on the one that will be the best fit for you?
Having worked in the sourcing business since 2006, I have a few tips for you. In my opinion, any good sourcing agent must have:
- A local presence in China
- An office close to you – the customer
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in sourcing from China
- Be a specialist in the product you want to manufacture.
I will address each of these points in this blog.
5. Be an expert in the product you want to manufacture
There are a million things you can source from China – from toys to sports goods to automobile components to door knobs, beauty products, and bathroom fixtures. It will be difficult if not impossible to find a sourcing agent who is an expert in all of these industries. But what you can do is find a sourcing agent who is an expert in the process used to manufacture your product.
So, if you want to manufacture plastic injection molding or die casting products, look for agents who specialize in these manufacturing processes. These experts will know the ins and outs of these processes and will be able to steer you away from potential problems.
An expert in plastic injection molding manufacturing in China, for instance, will know that some suppliers will use recycled material without telling the customer. But recycled plastic does not give the same performance as new material, which can be a problem if the product’s strength is crucial to its function. An agent who is an expert in this field will ensure that the factory uses fresh material and doesn’t slip in recycled material on the sly.
Sourcing Allies is a team of expert China sourcing agents that has helped western customers manufacture and source products from low-cost regions since 2006.
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