Start of Smart helps wholesalers, retailers and online businesses source consumer goods in China. We coordinate product enquiries, supplier quotations and purchasing details for household products, tools, accessories and other goods suited to your brief.
Turn a product idea into a sourcing brief
Reference links and photos are a useful beginning. Add dimensions, materials, colour choices, intended use and the quantity for each variant. Tell us the destination and any product or packaging requirements your business has already identified.
If you are comparing several options, explain which features are most important to the range. This helps the supplier search reflect the product your customers will receive.
Compare products on the same basis
We help collect the details behind supplier offers, including materials, included accessories, packaging and order quantities. Custom colours, branding and packaging can change the quotation and minimum quantity, so these are clarified as part of the enquiry.
Samples can be coordinated for your review. Your comments and approved reference then give the supplier a practical basis for preparing the order.
Coordinate a range across suppliers
A retail collection may combine several categories and factories. We help keep item references, quantities, packaging instructions and readiness dates organised. This supports both first purchases and repeat orders.
If the goods are to be consolidated, we discuss the available packing information and collection plan. Supplier readiness and cargo characteristics determine whether a combined shipment is suitable.
Prepare the product for your sales channel
Share the labels, barcode instructions, packaging artwork and carton requirements relevant to your store or receiving location. The supplier confirms what can be provided, and the agreed checks can include these details.
Any specialist testing or market-specific documentation should be identified for the actual product. Your appointed specialist confirms those requirements, and we can coordinate the supplier information needed.
Bring branding into the order
Our private label service covers supplier coordination for your product presentation. For a separate box, insert or printed pack, explore packaging sourcing.
Online retailers can also read about China sourcing for e-commerce sellers. Send your product list to discuss the most useful starting point for your business.
Tell us about your order
Send your product references, estimated quantities and destination. Include any specifications or timing you have already agreed. We will review the requirements and propose the next step.