Start of Smart supports online retailers buying products in China. Whether you sell through your own store, Amazon, eBay or a wholesale channel, we help coordinate the supplier side of the purchase around your product and packaging requirements.
Build an order around your range
Share the product references, variants, estimated quantities and destination. Include the materials, dimensions and features that matter to your customers, along with your branding and packaging plans. We can help clarify supplier options and the information needed to compare quotations.
A new range may begin with a small selection of products. An established business may need repeat purchases with consistent specifications. We discuss the practical sourcing options for the quantity and customisation you need.
Coordinate samples and packaging
Samples give you a reference for the product you intend to sell. We coordinate the available sample arrangements, communicate your feedback and help confirm the version approved for the order.
Product labels, barcodes, packaging artwork, inserts and carton markings should be included in the brief where required. You provide the current instructions for your sales channel and destination; we communicate the agreed requirements to the supplier and include relevant checks in the service scope.
Follow production and check the order
Once the purchase is approved, we follow supplier communication and the agreed production milestones. Quality checks can cover product references, quantities, appearance, specified functions, accessories and packaging. The inspection scope is agreed for the actual products.
For a range with several colours or sizes, clear item references help connect each variant to its packaging and order quantity. We use those references in supplier follow-up and shipment preparation.
Prepare for your receiving location
Tell us where the shipment will be received and share the receiving instructions you have obtained. We can coordinate supplier readiness, carton information and the agreed freight arrangement. If the order involves multiple suppliers, consolidation can be discussed as part of the plan.
Marketplace acceptance and destination requirements should be confirmed for your current product and shipment. Any specialised preparation, testing or documentation can then be assessed as a defined part of the order.
Plan the next purchase
For repeat orders, we help maintain the approved specifications and coordinate updated quantities, packaging and readiness dates. This gives the next enquiry a clear starting point.
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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.