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    We search for, vet and negotiate suppliers for you in China, Asia, Turkey and Italy. Samples, quality control, contracts and importing: we take you from "I am looking for a supplier" to the product in your warehouse, with no surprises.

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    Shenzhen · MOQ 500★ 4.8
    Ningbo · MOQ 1.000★ 4.6
    Istanbul · MOQ 300★ 4.4
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    Who it is for

    Who it is for

    You are launching your own brand

    Private label: we define the specifications, find the manufacturer and handle samples and the first production run.

    You want to change or add a supplier

    Prices up, quality down, dependency on a single country: we find comparable alternatives and put them to the test.

    You prefer Made in Italy

    For many categories an Italian manufacturer wins on lead times, quality and product story. We know where to look.

    What we do

    What we do

    01

    Search and vetting

    • Search on Alibaba, Global Sources, trade fairs and our network of contacts
    • Checks on licences, references and production capacity
    • Supplier audit, on site when needed
    02

    Samples and negotiation

    • Requesting and assessing samples
    • Negotiation of prices, MOQ, lead times and payment terms
    • Contract with specifications and penalties
    03

    Quality and production

    • Quality control before shipping
    • Handling of non-conformities
    • Production follow-up until departure
    04

    Import and supply chain

    • Shipping, customs, import VAT and Incoterms coordinated with your freight forwarder
    • Supply chain optimisation
    • Made in Italy suppliers for the categories where they are the better choice
    How we work
    THE METHOD

    How we work, step by step

    AUDIT OF YOUR CASE

    Who you buy from today

    1 supplier, 1 country
    MOQ 1,000
    no quality control
    Sample values
    Cases

    How we intervene: three typical situations

    01

    Accessories brand starting from scratch

    Situation
    An idea and drawings, no supplier.
    What we do
    Specification sheet, three manufacturers compared, samples, first production run supervised.
    What we measure
    • All-in unit cost
    • Time from order confirmation to delivery
    • Defects at inspection
    02

    Reseller dependent on a single Chinese supplier

    Situation
    Rising prices, no alternative.
    What we do
    Two qualified alternative suppliers, one in Turkey, with samples compared.
    What we measure
    • Unit price
    • Lead times
    • Quality at inspection
    03

    Company that wants to move production back to Italy

    Situation
    Production in Asia, long lead times, customers asking for Made in Italy.
    What we do
    Mapping of Italian manufacturers in the category, trials, contract.
    What we measure
    • Unit cost
    • Restocking times
    • Margin
    How much it costs

    How the price is built

    Free initial consultation.

    Supplier search and qualification €2,900 per project (3 qualified suppliers and samples).

    Production and import management priced per project, with a written quotation.

    Ongoing management from €690 per month.

    No hidden commission from the supplier: we work for you only.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions about suppliers and sourcing

    Yes, if you vet the supplier, inspect samples and production and pay under protected terms. That is exactly the work we do.

    Licences, references, production capacity, samples, and when the project justifies it an on-site audit through local partners.

    On top of the product price come freight, duties, import VAT and quality control. We give you the all-in unit cost before you order.

    Four to eight weeks to qualify suppliers and get samples; production depends on the product.

    MOQ is the minimum order quantity; Incoterms define who pays and who carries the risk on each leg of the transport. We negotiate both.

    Yes. For many categories Made in Italy wins on lead times and quality, and it sells better.

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