China Sourcing Services - Kanary Solutions

Reducing COsts Often times clients want us to reduce the cost of a product they currently buy (e.g. from a shipping agent or trade company) and find for a cheaper solution with the same or better quality.

Fixing Product Issues We help DTC brands improve product issues such as battery quality or bottle leakage that can have a negative impact on their defect rate, allowing them to scale production accordingly.

White Labeling Clients, often times drop shippers, come to us with a product they are currently selling, or want to start selling, and we help them transition to becoming an actual brand. We identify and work with a manufacturer to put their brand (white label) on the final product at a competitive price.

DevelopING & CreatING New Products E-commerce businesses come to us with their idea for a brand new product. Regardless if it’s a prototype or a proprietary formula, we help create these from scratch so they can launch their new product.

While individual projects may vary in product type and goals, the sourcing process is typically comprised of the 8 following steps

To start the process, we meet with the client and discuss product to be sourced. Gather relevant documents and necessary information.
During this conversation, we discuss sourcing goals in terms of price, timeline, etc. Understand the client’s “must-haves” and pain points.

Once the goals and objectives are set, we gather a list of roughly 15-20 relevant suppliers (i.e., factories) based on the fit between the product and factory.
We perform due diligence on these suppliers and narrow it down to 2-3. Conduct in-person audit of the suppliers on the short list and select final supplier to partner with.

Before making a purchase, it is important to product a sample (prototype) so that the client is able to assess the quality of the product. We work with the clients to supply the manufacturer with necessary documents to produce samples (AI files, CAD, STP, physical prototype, etc.). For new products, we often work hand-in-hand with the clients to create the relevant design files.
We perform due diligence on these suppliers and narrow it down. When the sample (prototype) is completed, we inspect it and send the sample to the client for inspection, feedback, adjustment, and approval. Conduct in-person audit of the suppliers on the short list and select final supplier to partner with.

Once the client is happy with the sample, we finalize order/price negotiations with the supplier. This entails negotiating the best terms for our clients on price, quantity, production time, …etc.
The client then pays the deposit for the order, and we ensure that the order is successfully and correctly placed with the supplier.

Once the client is happy with the sample, we finalize order/price negotiations with the supplier. This entails negotiating the best terms for our clients on price, quantity, production time, …etc.
The client then pays the deposit for the order, and we ensure that the order is successfully and correctly placed with the supplier.

Once the supplier has finished the product, we will manually/visually test and evaluate the final product, ensuring quality before shipment.
We typically send videos of the finished product to the client and also video call the client so that they can see the product visually before shipment.

Before the shipment lands in the U.S. (or which other country the client is based in), we prepare necessary documents for importation and customs clearance (e.g., Bill of lading packing list, commercial invoice, HTS codes, etc.)
And finally once the shipment has cleared customs, we manage and oversee ground transportation to the clients’ warehouse.

Before the shipment lands in the U.S. (or which other country the client is based in), we prepare necessary documents for importation and customs clearance (e.g., Bill of lading packing list, commercial invoice, HTS codes, etc.)
And finally once the shipment has cleared customs, we manage and oversee ground transportation to the clients’ warehouse.