Supplier identification & shortlisting
Identify potential manufacturers for the product and process required. Clarify the supplier’s role, in-house capabilities and suitability before progressing.
Our expertise / 02
Procurement that connects the supplier to the whole project.
Finding a factory is one decision in a much longer chain. EPIC helps you identify, qualify and work with Chinese manufacturers while keeping the technical brief, commercial terms, production and delivery requirements connected.
What the work involves
Choose on capability. Agree on the details.
A quotation can look competitive while leaving important questions unanswered. We review what is included, what the supplier understands and which conditions affect the project. Sourcing then becomes a documented purchasing decision supported by technical and commercial context.
Supplier qualification
Review capabilities through technical discussions, available documentation, samples and factory assessments where agreed. Highlight gaps and questions that need resolving.
Quotation comparison & negotiation
Bring quotations onto a comparable basis. Clarify specifications, quantities, tooling, packaging, lead times and commercial conditions before negotiating with the supplier.
Purchasing & order coordination
Coordinate the agreed order requirements, supplier communication and follow-up. Connect procurement decisions with production milestones, quality checks and shipment preparation.
A defined scope. Tangible outputs.
What you can work with.
Useful when you need a new manufacturer, want to assess a quotation, or require a procurement partner to coordinate the order beyond supplier selection.
The deliverables below are examples. Your proposal defines the scope, responsibilities and outputs for your project.
- A supplier shortlist with reasons for inclusion
- A comparable view of quotations and outstanding assumptions
- A record of agreed technical and commercial conditions
- An order follow-up plan with responsibilities and decision points
Before we begin
Questions worth asking.
Is sourcing part of your procurement service?
Yes. Supplier sourcing is the first part of a broader procurement process. Depending on the project, EPIC can also support qualification, technical negotiation, development, production, quality and logistics coordination.
Can we engage you for only part of the process?
Yes. A mission can focus on supplier qualification, quotation review or another defined task, or cover a wider procurement project. The scope and deliverables are agreed before work starts.
How are fees and purchasing responsibilities agreed?
The commercial arrangement depends on the scope. Before a mission begins, the proposal should state the services, fees, purchasing responsibilities and any third-party costs to be approved. We do not publish a standard commission or fixed project price without reviewing the brief.
Connected expertise
Keep the whole project in view.
Let’s start with your project
Discuss your projectWhat do you need to make happen in China?
A new supplier, a product to develop, a production issue or an order to manage. Tell us where you are and what needs to move forward.