Caymeo provide best practices in strategic sourcing, purchasing and supply chain management in China. Our professional coverage include China manufacturer and products sourcing, R&D in China, IT outsourcing, supplier performance measurement/improvement, enterprise spend analysis and indirect buys including services, office, IT, software, and much more. Caymeo will walk you through each step needed to achieve your objectives.
Make or Buy decision – will the goods be produced and suppied by the company itself or by external supplier and agents (could be either or both);
Sourcing capabilities – are the company’s sourcing/production capabilities in China ready to support the above role(s);
Production capabilities – are the products produced in China ready for the export market or can they be used for local consumption only;
Work migration – what is the ideal pace of migrating non-China production into China, how to overcome the internal resistance related to job losses, and dealing with the skepticism on the ability of China to meet quality requirements;
Supply chain integration – the ultimate integration of both global and local supply chains into overall sourcing/production operations.
Other issues – Effective Communication, quality control, logistic etc.
Sourcing today is a lot more than just buying at low cost, or even buying strategically especially where China is concern. Based on our experience, following three basic steps will be the most important stages for your success in China
Full assessment of opportunity to clarify high potential products
Selection and evaluation of suppliers and awarding volume where there are capable local suppliers and running effective and efficient Request For Quotation (RFQ) processes
Building the most relevant team to execute China sourcing strategy
As a business, Caymeo focus our attention on excellent communication. We work in partnership with our clients. We understand the challenges facing their businesses and we are sufficiently flexible to adapt our business to best support your changing needs. Caymeo oversees the entire process for the client – right through from initial stage to final delivery:
Receive RFQ, thoroughly review and confirm your requirements
Use our own unique manufacturer group or extensive local network to identify producer or supplier candidates
Although China is renowned for producing goods at highly competitive prices, you will be surprised by the difference it will make when we approach a manufacturer on your behalf.
Conduct on site assessment, full audit and due diligence check by trained the qualified management and QA control staff
Develop product proposals and quotes to meet your specific product requirements
Supply prototype to technical specifications
Assist with contract negotiations on behalf of you and finalize commercial terms
Our solicitor teams will make sure your product copyright is well protected
Caymeo one stop service help all customers who do not have the infrastructure in place to deal directly with the Chinese supply base, or those customers that are afraid of sourcing from China due to negative publicity on quality, non delivery of goods
Assist with logistical arrangements, payments, and freight consolidation
Caymeo can even help with marketing your products in huge China domestic consuming market.
Following are some useful websites to visit for getting more information on how to trade with China:
UK and EU custom duty information;
HM Revenue & Customs;
Shipping cost from China to UK;
Exchange rate and currency convert tool;
China Customs;
Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
International trading terms (FOB, CIF, Bill of lading, EXW etc)
For any enquires,do not hesitate to contact us,our China and UK based experts are ready to help with: