SOURCING GUIDE

Wholesale Sourcing
Guide for Global Buyers

Learn how to evaluate sourcing options, prepare clear requirements and manage the decisions that affect product quality, cost, lead time and order execution.

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Define the requirement

Product, quantity and target market
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02

Choose a sourcing route

Ready-made, OEM or ODM
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03

Approve the details

Sample, artwork and packaging
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04

Prepare the order

Production, inspection and shipment
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BEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE

Four Decisions to Make Before Starting a Project

A useful quotation starts with more than a product image. Clarifying these four areas helps suppliers recommend suitable products, order terms and development routes.

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Product Requirements

Define the product type, intended use, important specifications, materials and features that matter to your market.

✔ Product or category
✔ Reference image or link
✔ Required specifications

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Order Quantity

Confirm the estimated quantity for each individual product style, as MOQ and development options are assessed separately.

✔ Quantity per style
✔ Number of colors or designs
✔ Expected repeat orders

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Customization Level

Decide whether you need an existing product, your own artwork applied to a product, or a new product solution developed from an idea.

✔ Ready-made product
✔ OEM customization
✔ ODM development

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Market & Delivery Plan

Share the destination market, required delivery date, sales channel and packaging needs that may affect the sourcing plan.

✔ Destination country
✔ Target delivery date
✔ Retail and packaging requirements

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CHOOSE YOUR SOURCING ROUTE

Ready-Made, OEM or ODM?

The right route depends on your quantity, available design files and desired level of product development.

Faster Selection

Ready-Made Products

MOQ

From 200 pcs

Best for: Existing products, shorter preparation time and flexible category selection.
  • Existing product designs
  • Available colors and specifications
  • Current packaging options
  • Stock samples when available
Availability, color combinations and packaging options are confirmed before quotation.
Buyer-Provided Design

OEM Customization

MOQ

From 2,000 pcs

Best for: Buyers with artwork, specifications, branding requirements or a clear product design.
  • Buyer-provided artwork
  • Custom colors and materials
  • Logo and label application
  • Custom packaging
  • Specification adjustments
MOQ applies to each individual product style.
Faster Selection

ODM Development

MOQ

From 2,000 pcs

Best for: Buyers with a product idea, target market or reference that needs development support.
  • Product concept development
  • Design support
  • Material recommendations
  • Packaging development
  • Sample refinement
Availability, color combinations and packaging options are confirmed before quotation.
Different product styles cannot be combined to meet the 2,000-piece customization MOQ.
PREPARE A CLEAR REQUEST

What to Send Before Requesting a Quote

Clear project information makes it easier to evaluate the sourcing route, MOQ, price and schedule accurately.

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Product Reference

Send a product name, image, website link, drawing, specification sheet or physical sample.

02

Quantity per Style

State the estimated quantity for each style, design or specification—not only the total order quantity.

03

Customization

Explain requested changes to artwork, colors, materials, dimensions, branding or packaging.

04

Target Market

Provide the destination country and retail channel so relevant requirements can be reviewed.

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Packaging

Specify existing packaging, custom boxes, labels, barcodes, inserts, hang tags or displays.

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Required Delivery Date

Share the arrival date, especially for back-to-school, holiday or promotional programs.

ORDERINFORMATION

Typical Sourcing Terms and Timelines

A practical reference for initial planning. Final terms are confirmed according to the product, quantity, customization and destination.

 
READY-MADE MOQ
From 200 pcs
OEM/ODM MOQ
From 2,000 pcs
per style
STOCK SAMPLE
Typically within
3 days
OEM / ODM SAMPLE
Typically within
7 days
MASS PRODUCTION
Typically around 30 days
PAYMENT METHODS
T/T · D/P · L/C
TRADE TERMS
EXW · FOB
CIF · DDP
RESPONSE TIME
Within one
business day

International sample delivery time and order shipping time are not included in the preparation or production periods above.

CHOOSE YOUR SOURCING ROUTE

Ready-Made, OEM or ODM?

The right route depends on your quantity, available design files and desired level of product development.

01
Supplier Fit
Can the selected supply route support the project?

✓ Relevant product capability
✓ Suitable production process
✓ Category experience
✓ Clear communication
✓ Supporting documents

02
Commercial Fit
Do the order terms work for your business?

✓ MOQ per product style
✓ Confirmed unit price
✓ Sample and development costs
✓ Payment terms
✓ Applicable trade terms

03
Product Approval
Is the product ready for production?

✓ Approved sample
✓ Materials and specifications
✓ Artwork and colors
✓ Confirmed packaging
✓ Required documents

04
Execution Readiness
Is the complete order plan confirmed?

✓ Production schedule
✓ Quality checkpoints
✓ Packing requirements
✓ Shipping arrangement
✓ Required delivery date

CONTINUE LEARNING

Related Sourcing Resources

Continue with focused guidance on supplier selection, stationery purchasing and product evaluation.

 
START YOUR SOURCING PROJECT

Have a Product List or Sourcing Requirement?

Send us your product references, estimated quantities, destination market and customization requirements. Our team will recommend a suitable ready-made, OEM or ODM route.

WHAT TO SHARE

  • Product or category
  • Estimated quantity
  • Customization requirements
  • Target market
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