Product sourcing is finding manufacturers to build products for you. However, it is also researching appropriate manufacturers, prices, costs, negotiations and finding the best price for the products you want to sell.
Interested in sourcing products from China but are not sure what to do? Looking for competitive prices? Sourcing Nova’s free plan is your personalized solution.
Start with a product inquiry. A sourcing agent will be assigned to you. The agent will help you with the following
Your agent will perform a comprehensive search across China for the best possible prices for your product design. The agents will also help determine total cost from production to shipping to your destination.
Your agent will arrange for a product samples from manufacturers, evaluate the quality and forward all samples to you in a single box. Samples can feature your specific logo and package – just like the ones you would have available to your customers.
Your agent will consult you on all aspects of the export/import process including certifications, compliance and more.
Product Value | Service Fee |
---|---|
Less than $1,000 |
$100 |
$1,001-$2,000 |
10% |
$2,001-$10,000 |
7.5% |
$10,001-$20,000 |
6.0% |
$20,001- |
5.0% |
Now that you have your samples and are ready to move forward, the Pro Plan will be the next step. Your sourcing agent will take care of you from production to delivery, all at a cost of five to 10 percent of the total order’s cost.
Sourcing manufacturers takes a few hours at most. Follow-up can take 20 to 60 days. Your agent makes sure the products are being made to your specifications during this time.
Interested in your own brand? Your sourcing agent will help you every step of the way.
You will receive five white background photographs from professional photographers at no charge. Compare to upwards of $100.00 if you do it yourself.
We will make sure your products make it to your country, Amazon warehouse or private address. We promise a fair quote and will oversee the whole export/import process.
Most of your needs are met with one of the two services Sourcing Nova offers. However, we offer additional services on a case by case basis.
At the reasonable cost of $5.00/hr, our team will check your products and be sure they meet your standards and specifications. This means your defect rate will be nearly zero percent.
Your sourcing agent will travel to the manufacturer anywhere in China at the cost of the travel expenses. There is a potential for a substantial discount or even done at no charge under certain terms and conditions. Feel free to inquire.
The pandemic means direct, on site visitation is suspended for the foreseeable future.
Product sourcing is finding manufacturers to build products for you. However, it is also researching appropriate manufacturers, prices, costs, negotiations and finding the best price for the products you want to sell.
A product agent arranges contracts and sales on behalf of a customer.
A sourcing agent finds manufacturers that make your specific products, works with the manufacturer on samples, communication between you and the manufacturer and oversees the entire manufacturing process.
Anyone who is looking to purchase and resell quality products from China but lacks the ability to travel to China, speak Chinese or has understanding of the Chinese busines model.
A sourcing agent will save you two things that as a business owner, you never have enough of – time and money. Your sourcing agent oversees your product order from the initial order of samples all the way until those products arrive in your specified location for sale. Meanwhile, you can focus on what is important – marketing and development of your business.