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Stage 1
Submit your request
Share the product, quantity, target market, destination, timing, and any drawings, photos, samples, or specifications.
Decision point: Is the brief complete enough to source?
How it works
A sourcing process built around decisions, not guesswork.
Every project is different, but the sequence stays clear: define, compare, approve, follow up, inspect, and prepare for shipping.
Discuss your project →China sourcing process
One accountable sequence from brief to shipping handoff.
FOBYIWU coordinates the China-side work while the buyer approves the commercial and product decisions. The exact checkpoints depend on the product, order value, customization, compliance requirements, and destination market.
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Review product sourcing categories
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Choose the relevant sourcing services
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Submit one structured sourcing request
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Stage 2
Requirement review
We clarify materials, dimensions, customization, packaging, compliance needs, target price, and any missing details that affect sourcing.
Decision point: Which details affect feasibility, cost, or compliance?
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Stage 3
Supplier matching & quotation
Suitable Chinese suppliers are screened and compared on like-for-like specifications, MOQ, lead time, unit price, and other commercial terms.
Decision point: Which option best balances specification, MOQ, lead time, and total cost?
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Stage 4
Samples & order confirmation
We coordinate samples and confirm the approved product, logo, color, packaging, price, quantity, and production reference before the order proceeds.
Decision point: Is the sample and production reference approved?
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Stage 5
Production & quality control
We follow agreed production milestones and coordinate the required quality checks, inspection records, and corrective action before shipment.
Decision point: Do findings support shipment, rework, or another check?
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Stage 6
Consolidation & shipping handoff
Where required, goods are received and consolidated in Yiwu, export details are prepared, and cargo is coordinated with the agreed freight route through Yiwu, Ningbo, or another suitable gateway.
Decision point: Are cargo data, documents, and logistics handoff aligned?
A clearer next step
Ready to source from China?
Tell us what you need. Our sourcing team will review your request and recommend the next step.