TheSourcingBlog.com was launched in December 2014 to share my colleague's experiences and views on Sourcing from China & more broadly on International Trade in general. Through the blog we look forward to sharing information on subjects like, Sourcing from China, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Risk-Management & related areas.

IMEX Sourcing Services provides sourcing, quality control, risk management, cost reduction & logistics services for clients looking to import from China, Taiwan or Vietnam.Our clients range from large importers, wholesalers & to online retailers including eBay Powersellers & Amazon FBA sellers. We have been able to differentiate ourselves from a lot of traditional sourcing companies as we understand the unique import challenges & business models of e-commerce client’s & have therefore… Show more IMEX Sourcing Services provides sourcing, quality control, risk management, cost reduction & logistics services for clients looking to import from China, Taiwan or Vietnam.Our clients range from large importers, wholesalers & to online retailers including eBay Powersellers & Amazon FBA sellers. We have been able to differentiate ourselves from a lot of traditional sourcing companies as we understand the unique import challenges & business models of e-commerce client’s & have therefore developed systems to suit their unique needs.At IMEX, we are backed by an extremely talented sourcing team which is a result of a thorough recruitment process & a conscious effort to develop a culture that promotes learning, technology orientation, systems thinking & continuous improvement. This has enabled us to develop a solid reputation & a client base in our target markets, especially in UK & Australia. Some of the Key services include:• Sourcing: In-house supplier shortlisting & vetting process to find the best value suppliers. We also cut costs & risks by using relationship factories• Negotiation: Experienced team of Chinese negotiators to negotiate pricing, payment & other contract terms.• Compliance: Verifying supplier certifications to ensure that they are compliant & genuine, e.g. CE, ROHS, CSA, etc.• Background Checks: We regularly carry out background checks on suppliers to manage “Fraud Risks” & assess the reliability of suppliers.• Factory Audits.• Contracts: We sign contracts with suppliers in Mandarin for risk-management, QC & dispute resolution process.• Inspections: Pre-shipment inspections, loading inspections & Mid-Production Inspections. • Logistics & Consolidation: From the factory door to the client’s warehouse in most of our key markets. Consolidation of goods from multiple suppliers.• Consultancy: We offer consultancy to clients on Ad-Hoc basis who have their own supplier’s and in-house buying processes.• Interpreters• New Product Development Show less