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I Need a New Supplier

Start with a clear product brief, supplier search, RFQ comparison and shortlist.

A supplier inspection scene with products and checklist evidence being reviewed

Situation

For buyers who have a product idea but no reliable China supplier list. Qingling turns the brief into search criteria, screens supplier evidence and narrows the field before RFQ work begins.

China-side actions

  1. Clarify product use, specification depth and target cost.
  2. Search Chinese supplier channels by product category and export fit.
  3. Separate factories, traders and unsuitable listing-only sellers.
  4. Request initial capability evidence before quote comparison.
  5. Rank candidates by responsiveness, fit, MOQ behavior and visible risk.

Client materials

  • Product photos or reference links
  • Target specification and market
  • Expected order quantity
  • Budget boundary
  • Preferred certification or compliance needs

Deliverables and gates

1Brief approvedSourcing brief review notes
2Supplier search completedSupplier universe log
3Shortlist acceptedShortlist with ranking
4RFQ scope readyInitial risk observations

Typical timing

Usually 7-15 business days before supplier quotes are comparable.

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