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FAQ
Sourceliner is a procurement support platform that helps businesses source directly from China with confidence, efficiency, and transparency.
Simply book a Free Online Consultation with our team. We’ll assess your needs and outline the best approach for your sourcing project.
No. Sourceliner supports startups, small to midsize businesses, and enterprises alike, tailoring solutions for every stage of growth.
Through Sourceliner, you gain the advantage of local expertise, native language communication, and on-the-ground teams in China. Our negotiating power and supplier relationships secure better terms and real cost savings compared to going at it alone.
Yes. We only work with vetted suppliers in China, apply verification checks, and provide on-the-ground oversight to minimise common procurement risks.
We minimise risks such as fraud, poor quality, hidden costs, and miscommunication by handling negotiations, verifying suppliers, and maintaining close oversight.
You can source from a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Electronics, Fashion, Agriculture, Construction, and more. Our supplier network covers both specialised and large-scale needs.
Yes. We work with suppliers in Energy, Mining, and Construction - from machinery to raw materials - ensuring compliance with global standards.
Absolutely. Our network includes Fashion, Beauty, Accessories, and lifestyle products, with quality suppliers experienced in global export.
Yes. We help with sourcing non-perishable Food and Beverage products, equipment, and packaging, ensuring compliance with international safety requirements.
Yes. We assist with sourcing medical supplies, health equipment, educational tools, and institutional materials, adapted to strict compliance needs.
Any industry requiring reliable supply chains, quality assurance, and cost savings benefits from our services - from heavy industries to fast-moving consumer goods.
Our pricing is transparent and tailored to your needs. Depending on the scope - such as sourcing, auditing, or full end-to-end procurement - we charge either a flat project fee or a percentage-based service fee, always agreed upfront, with guaranteed savings compared to direct sourcing.
No problem. Sourceliner can still help with trade advisory and other add on services such as auditing, verification, and management of your existing supply chain and procurement workflow to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability.
Yes. We help businesses develop prototypes, source materials, and manage custom production runs with manufacturers in China.
Before production begins, we define your requirements, match you with vetted suppliers, benchmark and negotiate prices, verify factories through audits, and finalise contracts with pre-production planning.
Once production is underway, we manage oversight and quality checks, provide progress updates, run pre-shipment inspections, coordinate international shipping, and handle customs clearance through to final delivery.
Yes. Through our platform, you receive reports, photos, and updates at every stage. From supplier search to production, shipping, customs, and delivery, we manage everything while you simply track progress online.
You can work with suppliers we help select, or ones you already prefer. In both cases, we verify reliability through audits, compliance checks, and on-site inspections.
We also provide personalised advisory services to complement our end-to-end supply chain management services including supplier discovery, price negotiations, contract support, quality inspections, logistics coordination, and ongoing procurement management.
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