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One defined offer for the decision you need now, with a clear handover when the work is done.

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01Start withA defined product or a supplier you may replace

China Supplier Sourcing Sprint

Turn one defined product into a screened factory market, comparable quotes, samples and a buyer-owned supplier decision.

Model
Fixed project
Cycle
3–4 weeks to sourcing decision
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Supplier decision fileOne brief. One comparison basis.
Input lockedDefined product briefMarket · volume · timing · decision criteria
Target marketup to 10–15Qualified routetarget 3–5
RouteMOQLead timeOpen risk
A · directAlignedConfirmedTooling
B · flexibleLowerPendingCapacity
02Start withA concept, reference product or unresolved sample

Product Development & Sample Programme

Turn a reference product or concept into a differentiated manufacturing brief, controlled sample rounds and a production-route decision.

Model
Milestone project
Cycle
Typically 6–12 weeks to a sample-route decision
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Sample programmeEvery round has a recorded purpose.
ReferencePublic labelFormat + packTarget experience
Round 01Route comparisonChanges recorded
Round 02Acceptance checkOpen gaps named
Decision assetProduction routeSpecification ownership · remaining tests
03Start withA China trip, trade show, factory visit or supplier meeting

In-Person Sourcing & Buyer Support

Prepare, accompany or represent the buyer at trade shows, factory visits and supplier meetings, then turn what happened in the room into a documented next decision.

Model
Preparation fee + onsite day rate
Cycle
From one business day
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Visit recordWhat happened in the room becomes a next action.
Buyer agenda
09:00Factory route
10:15Quote + MOQ
11:30Sample decision
Meeting recordComparable facts
  • Manufacturer identity
  • Lead time and capacity
  • Documents and commitments
Next actionSample route selectedOwner named · due date recorded
04Start withActive suppliers or programmes that need recurring ownership

China Procurement Office

Add an accountable buyer-side operating layer for suppliers, samples, production milestones, negotiation and escalation in China.

Model
Monthly retainer
Cycle
Three-month minimum
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Procurement control viewOwners, milestones and risks in one place.
Weekly control view2 active programmesBuyer-side ownership
Sample approvalBuyer review
Production evidenceOn track
Supplier correctionEscalated
Original quoteNamed ownerEvidence linkDecision ready

South China buyer support

One buyer-side route across Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

Combine trade shows, supplier meetings and factory visits with the same ARBO team, then continue the viable suppliers after the trip.

Explore South China support

Buyer-side by design

Factory identities, original quotes and open risks stay visible.

Understand the operating model

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