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Things to remember when sourcing from China:

Allow plenty of time: For new products the development of samples and production molds can take 1-3 months by itself.

Production time can range from 30-90 days, and shipping to the USA takes 2-4 weeks depending on location.

If someone tells you they can deliver your order in 2 weeks it is probably not a good thing: this implies a factory that is not busy, so probably has some underlying problems.
Strategic Product Sourcing

Global sourcing is imperative for any companies wishing to compete in a cost-centric global marketplace. Although buying from China can be a diamond mine in terms of saving money on your merchandise, it is also a minefield for the inexperienced! Working with MA will ensure you have the product sourcing necessary to excel in your market. Our focus is on providing you with the necessary mix to ensure you can compete with the big boys:

  • High Value Pricing
  • Western Quality Product
  • Leading Product Innovation
  • Worry-free Service
In order to achieve excellence across these 4 criteria, we follow a 7-step procedure:

1. Target Products
The first step involves determining the product mix, specifications, and pricing you require to compete and thrive in your market. This also involves a backwards analysis of the products pricing to determine the cost points you will require to succeed.

2. Factory Sourcing
Don't be fooled: you cannot find a Chinese factory on the internet! Real sourcing involves having people on the ground in China, locating the factories actually making the products; not the two to three levels of trading and export companies on top of them adding onto the cost! MA's China offices give you the at-site presence to get things done, all the while having the understanding of China business culture and negotiations to secure your objectives!

3. Factory Upgrades
Our team of Q.C. engineers and inspectors have decades of experience in China to ensure the proper quality control systems are put into place to ensure the consistent western quality product you need for success!

4. Product Customization & Upgrades
Samples are rarely are the exact match you need. You need the at-site presence with the understanding of the production methods to work with the factory and develop the goods to satisfy your criteria.

5. Multiple Factories Coordination
Very rarely is everything in your final product produced at the same factory; we work with the factories for intra-China shipping, re-packing, and finished product arrangement!

6. Post-production Q/C
The biggest mistake that importers make is to assume the shipped product will be the same quality as samples sent. You can find groups with horror-stories as far as the eye can see. Our experienced Q/C inspectors ensure your goods meet the comprehensive criteria for each product we develop, and you get what you paid for!

7. Logistics Arrangement
Whether your order consists of 1 factory or 10 factories, we can arrange the consolidation and use the most cost-efficient freight forwarder for your shipments!