Stainless steel backlit signage

A sensitive order from China, delivered by express courier.
Client location: West Africa
Logistics mode: EXW, air courier
Service format: End-to-end
Service focus: Sourcing and purchasing management in China. A single point of contact on the ground in China. Export handover under the client’s instructions.

Intro

The client received an order to deliver indoor signage for a serious local customer. The order requirements left no room for guesswork — the supplier had to be selected with care, not picked at random. And it had to be a professional manufacturer with the right balance of price and quality, not the cheapest offer taken for maximum margin.

Service scope

  • Source and vet a reliable supplier in China
  • Visit the selected manufacturer in person
  • Manage the purchasing process and supplier workflow
  • Perform on-site checks after production
  • Coordinate EXW handover to the client’s courier

Outcome

I compared a number of suppliers, filtered them carefully, and selected one manufacturer. The supplier provided a proposal with two options. I checked and confirmed the details with the client, and visited the production on site. After the client’s final approval, the order was placed. At the end, I checked the finished signage at the factory and coordinated the handover to the courier under the client’s instructions. My service was invoiced separately, and the client paid the manufacturer directly.
Anton Gora
Independent sourcing and purchasing agent
Master’s degree in Sinology
In China since 2005

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