Before paying a new supplier
- Shortlist and compare potential suppliers
- Check supplier background and factory capability using a practical factory audit checklist
- Review samples, specifications, packaging and target market needs
Sourcing & Quality Control
Sourcing, supplier checks and quality control in China and Asia.
PEX helps buyers in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand find suppliers, verify factories, follow production, arrange inspections and prepare goods for shipment before problems become expensive.
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Know who you are buying from before you ship.
Strong supply chains start before cargo leaves the factory. PEX supports supplier communication, sample handling, manufacturing coordination, production follow-up and quality checks so clients have clearer visibility before payment, shipment or import.
For importers, distributors, retailers and e-commerce sellers buying from Asia, this connects sourcing decisions, production status, quality control, customs preparation and freight planning into one practical workflow.
When to Involve PEX
Use local checks before key buying decisions.
PEX is useful when you need practical sourcing and quality visibility without opening your own office in Asia.
Before or during production
- Follow up with suppliers on schedule and open questions
- Coordinate production updates, sample changes and documentation
- Prepare inspection or audit steps before delays become expensive
Before final payment or shipment
- Arrange pre-shipment quality control inspection before balance payment
- Confirm packing, labeling, quantities and export documents
- Connect factory readiness with freight, customs and warehousing
Deliverables
What PEX can coordinate for your buying team.
Choose one step or combine several services into a controlled sourcing-to-shipment process.
Supplier search and shortlisting
Identify and compare potential manufacturing partners in China, Taiwan, Korea and other Asian markets.
Supplier verification and factory audits
Assess supplier identity, capability, operating conditions and readiness before production or shipment. Learn about supplier verification.
Production follow-up
Coordinate samples, specifications, schedule updates, packaging requirements and shipment readiness with the supplier.
Inspection and shipment readiness
Check product quality, quantity, packaging, labeling, lab tests or documentation before goods move into transport. Read the QC inspection guide.
Best for
- Companies buying from China or Asian suppliers
- Importers in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand
- Brands that need production follow-up or inspection before shipment
PEX coordinates
- Supplier communication and negotiation support
- Factory audits, production follow-up and product inspections
- Quality checks, documents and logistics readiness before cargo moves
What to send
- Product details, supplier status and order stage
- Target market, delivery market and compliance needs
- Photos, specifications, samples or packaging requirements