Supplier & Factory Sourcing in China

We do not work on kickbacks. You pay us, not the factory. This means the shortlist is based on suitability, not commission. Within the agreed search scope, you receive a substantiated selection and a quotation comparison based on the same specification.

When sourcing and selection are needed

This service is suitable when you do not yet have a factory, when existing quotations cannot be compared or when you want to check whether a proposed producer fits your product and project scale.

For bespoke products, a clear enquiry is particularly important. Otherwise, a manufacturer may fill in the material, construction, hardware or tolerances itself, producing an attractive quotation that does not match what you thought you were ordering.

What information we need

Depending on the product, we gather:

1. Drawings, dimensions and quantities.
2. Reference images and the desired appearance.
3. Materials, colours and visible finishes.
4. Functional requirements and environment of use.
5. Desired quality level and budget framework.
6. Destination, schedule and logistics assumptions.
7. Known product or document requirements for the destination market.

Missing choices are recorded as open points. They are not silently filled in by CONSOO & CO or the factory.

How we compare manufacturers

We assess the match between your project and the production offered. We look at product focus, bespoke capabilities, responses to technical questions, quotation detail, sample options, capacity for the requested scale, payment terms and willingness to record project specifications contractually.

Company information and supplied documents can be checked within the agreed assignment. Such a check is not an unlimited guarantee of future performance. Where further financial, legal, technical or compliance-focused due diligence is required, this is identified separately.

Aligning quotations

Two quotations with the same product label can contain different materials, thicknesses, hardware brands, packaging, delivery terms or exclusions. We set out these differences side by side and request missing information. The aim is not automatically to find the lowest price, but to enable a decision based on the same scope.

What you receive

1. A structured project enquiry.
2. A selection of suitable candidates within the agreed search scope.
3. A comparison document showing differences in price, scope and terms.
4. An overview of missing information and points requiring attention.
5. A proposal covering samples, visits, contracts and inspection points.

What this service does not promise

A selection does not prove that a factory will never make mistakes. Nor does it replace a project-specific contract, product inspection, formal audit or legal assessment. Its value lies in a better-substantiated choice and a clearer starting point for the next stage.

Frequently asked questions

Can my existing factory be included? Yes. The existing candidate can be assessed using the same project information and compared with other candidates, insofar as this is included in the agreed scope.

Can I have only a quotation checked? Yes, provided it is clear which drawings and specifications the quotation relates to. Without that basis, we can only establish which information is missing.

How are fees or commissions handled? CONSOO & CO’s fee and any other financial interests are recorded clearly before the assignment begins. A selection must not depend on a hidden fee.

Related: continue with quality control and product inspection in China, consolidation and global logistics, or explore construction and interior sourcing from China.

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