CHINA SOURCING SERVICES

China sourcing services from factory search to shipment release.

Use one standalone service or connect the full workflow. Aupeak's Hangzhou team keeps the product brief, supplier evidence, samples, production records, quality decisions and shipping handover linked across the project.

Discuss your scope

CHINA SOURCING SERVICE PATHS

Choose one stage or connect the full sourcing workflow.

Each service has a defined output and approval point. Aupeak coordinates the China-side evidence; the buyer retains control of suppliers, orders, payments and shipment release.

01

Source

Product & factory sourcing

We translate your brief into a factory-ready requirement, identify suitable manufacturers in China and organise comparable options without treating an online listing as proof.

  • Factory-ready brief
  • Supplier shortlist
  • Quote, MOQ and lead-time comparison
  • Negotiation support
02

Verify

Supplier verification

When you cannot visit in person, our team checks the supplier's identity, production environment and practical capability on the ground.

  • Business identity review
  • Facility and capacity observations
  • Quality-system checks
  • Current photos and video
03

Develop

Product development & moulding

From OEM and ODM details to new moulds, samples and packaging, we coordinate the work needed to turn an idea into a production-ready product.

  • Sample coordination
  • OEM / ODM support
  • Mould and tooling follow-up
  • Packaging alignment
04

Manage

Production follow-up

A dedicated order-following team tracks milestones, keeps communication moving and surfaces issues before they become shipment delays.

  • Purchase-order follow-up
  • Milestone tracking
  • Factory communication
  • Photo and video updates
05

Inspect

Quality inspection

Our QC team performs on-site checks against the agreed specification and uses AQL sampling for pre-shipment inspection where appropriate.

  • Pre-shipment inspection
  • AQL-based sampling
  • Defect classification
  • Photo-supported findings
06

Deliver

Consolidation & shipping

We coordinate trusted freight partners, consolidation and shipping arrangements across EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP trade terms.

  • Multi-supplier consolidation
  • Carton and cargo data check
  • Shipping coordination
  • Export document support
07

Explore

China market & factory tours

We guide buyers through Yiwu, Huaqiangbei, factories and relevant trade shows so in-person visits stay focused and productive.

  • Supplier pre-research
  • Itinerary planning
  • Local guidance
  • Factory and market interpretation
08

Launch

E-commerce content support

Selected sourcing projects include product photography support for e-commerce listings, including clean main-image photography.

  • Shoot brief coordination
  • Product photography
  • Main-image support
  • Launch-ready asset handover

SERVICE FEES

A clear commercial model for different kinds of work.

Aupeak confirms the scope, fee and external costs before you commit. The goal is to keep factory costs, service fees and third-party charges visible as separate decisions.

01

Standard sourcing engagement

5% of product value

For an agreed end-to-end sourcing and order-management scope. The proposal confirms exactly which stages Aupeak will manage before an order is placed.
  • Supplier coordination
  • Order follow-up
  • Quality and shipping coordination
02

Standalone project service

Quoted by scope

For a defined assignment that does not require full order management, such as a factory visit, independent inspection, market tour or content shoot.
  • Clear deliverables
  • Agreed timeline
  • One-off project quotation
03

External project costs

Approved before spend

Factory and third-party charges remain separate so you can see what the work costs before committing.
  • Samples and tooling
  • Testing or certification
  • Freight and specialist suppliers
No generic “free sourcing” promise.Every proposal states what Aupeak will manage and which costs still require buyer approval.

BEST FIT

Support designed around practical buying needs.

01

SMEs & startups

Flexible sourcing and lower-MOQ negotiation for teams testing products or building a dependable supply base.

02

E-commerce brands

OEM details, packaging, content support, inspection and coordinated shipping for marketplace or DTC launches.

03

Importers & distributors

Supplier comparison, multi-item consolidation and repeat-order management across China.

SERVICE FAQ

Direct answers before you choose a sourcing scope.

See the sourcing and approval process
Can I use one China sourcing service without hiring Aupeak for the full project?

Yes. Factory audits, supplier verification, quality inspection, product-development coordination and other defined tasks can be quoted as standalone services. The proposal confirms the deliverables, evidence, timing and external costs before work begins.

How does Aupeak charge for China sourcing services?

The standard end-to-end sourcing engagement is 5% of product value. Standalone project services are quoted by scope, while factory costs, samples, tooling, testing, inspection travel and freight remain visible as separate buyer-approved costs where applicable.

Who approves the supplier, production order and shipment release?

The buyer retains final approval. Aupeak organises supplier evidence, comparisons, samples, production records, inspection findings and shipping information so the buyer can make each decision with a clearer record.

Which buyers are Aupeak's sourcing services designed for?

The service model is designed for SMEs, startups, e-commerce brands, importers and distributors that need a local China team without building their own sourcing office.

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Need a tailored service scope?

Send us your references, target quantity and destination. We’ll review the brief and suggest the clearest next step.