The first reaction of some overseas companies that decide to do business in China is to attempt contacting suppliers through the Internet. Almost invariably this approach leads to bad experiences.
In the Chinese market is dreadfully common to find companies that claim to represent the sales department of a factory, when in fact they are t(i) just operators, (ii) companies that outsource a factory’s sales service, or (iii) traders without any contact with the factory.
Topquin Ltd. provides a real service: It makes a preselection among potential suppliers (through various types of verifications, including site visits to the factories), and then provides to its customers a selection of potential suppliers. This screening process ensures the feasibility of your business.
In the process of Supplier Verification, Topquin Ltd. performs the following tasks:
- verifies if a supplier is a trading company or a manufacturer;
- examines the supplier’s background in doing business in China;
- Inspects the factory and its facilities, equipment technology, and scale of production;
- Corroborates the supplier’s quality management and certifications;
- Checks the average delivery time and after sales management, and
- Verifies compliance with business ethics.