US$99 standard order, then US$29/week after 6 weeks. Usually 2-6 weeks.
Quick Facts
Timeline
Usually 2-6 weeks
Price
US$99 standard order, then US$29/week after 6 weeks
First enquiry needs
10 core fields
Deliverables
8 written outputs
The Problem This Service Solves
Production Follow-up solves the point where a production order is underway but the overseas buyer lacks regular evidence and clear milestone status. A buyer may have messages, screenshots, supplier claims or draft files, but still lack a usable decision record. This service converts those fragments into a scoped production follow up file so the next approval is based on written facts rather than chat history.
It is also useful when the buyer cannot compare answers because each supplier uses a different format. Qinggate structures the information around production delay, unverified milestone claims, packaging readiness and inspection timing, records missing details and keeps third-party responsibilities separate from Qinggate's coordination role.
Who This Service Is For
Buyers who need documented production updates while an order is being made.
Importers who want written confirmation before paying, sampling, producing or shipping.
Teams that need a China-side contact to organise supplier replies into a decision-ready format.
Companies that want a bounded task with a clear price, timeline and deliverable before committing to wider support.
When This Service Is Not the Right Fit
Projects that require legal advice, litigation, tax advice or customs rulings.
Buyers who expect a supplier, factory, logistics provider or inspection company to be controlled by Qinggate.
Requests that depend on promises of lowest price, recovery or supplier performance.
What We Need From You
First enquiry fields
Product or service needed
Product link or reference description
Expected quantity
Destination market
Customisation required
Target timing
Order control sheet or PI/PO
Supplier contact details and production schedule
Final product, packaging and sample approval files
Target delivery date and inspection window
Formal Project Materials
Requested after the initial review when relevant
Order control sheet or PI/PO
Supplier contact details and production schedule
Final product, packaging and sample approval files
Target delivery date and inspection window
Requested update frequency
Known production risks or buyer-sensitive milestones
Supplier contact details and role of each contact
Current quotation, PI, PO or project file if available
Commercial decisions that already have written approval
Constraints that should pause the work before extra cost is created
What We Do
Confirm raw material readiness and production start status
Request dated photos or videos at agreed process milestones
Check semi-finished, assembly, packaging and carton-mark progress
Record delays, supplier explanations and revised completion dates
Confirm inspection readiness before booking or balance-payment decisions
Prepare written updates and risk notes for client review
Project Steps
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1. Confirm raw material readiness
Confirm raw material readiness and production start status. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the production follow-up record matches the intended buying decision.
Output: Production Follow-up progress note 1
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2. Request dated photos or
Request dated photos or videos at agreed process milestones. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the production follow-up record matches the intended buying decision.
Output: Production Follow-up progress note 2
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3. Check semi-finished, assembly, packaging
Check semi-finished, assembly, packaging and carton-mark progress. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the production follow-up record matches the intended buying decision.
Output: Production Follow-up progress note 3
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4. Record delays, supplier explanations
Record delays, supplier explanations and revised completion dates. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the production follow-up record matches the intended buying decision.
Output: Production Follow-up progress note 4
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5. Confirm inspection readiness before
Confirm inspection readiness before booking or balance-payment decisions. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the production follow-up record matches the intended buying decision.
Output: Production Follow-up progress note 5
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6. Prepare written updates and
Prepare written updates and risk notes for client review. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the production follow-up record matches the intended buying decision.
Output: Production Follow-up progress note 6
Client Approval Points
Client approves the production follow-up scope before paid work starts.
Client confirms any supplier-facing message before it is sent when it changes commercial position.
Client approves final recommendations, unresolved risks and any next-step service conversion.
Deliverables
Weekly Production Update
Milestone Status
Photo and Video Evidence
Delay Log
Risk Notes
Revised Completion Date
Open Issue List
Recommended Next Step
Timeline
Usually 2-6 weeks
Required documents or client approvals are missing.
A supplier does not reply, refuses to provide basic information or changes the commercial terms being reviewed.
A third-party quote, inspection booking, test requirement or logistics restriction requires client confirmation before further work.
Pricing
US$99 standard order, then US$29/week after 6 weeks
Number of suppliers, SKUs, files or documents involved in the production follow-up scope.
Whether the product is standard, technical, regulated, customised or spread across many variants.
How complete the buyer's starting information is when the task begins.
Whether third-party providers must be compared, booked or briefed separately.
Third-party Costs
Inspection, travel, testing, rework and logistics costs are outside the follow-up fee.
Product cost, sample charges, tooling, testing, inspection, pickup, storage, freight, insurance, duties and destination fees stay outside Qinggate service fees unless a written proposal says otherwise.
What Is Not Included
Resident factory supervision
Guarantee of supplier information truthfulness
On-site access
Unlimited long-term follow-up
Legal, tax, customs or regulatory opinions.
Guarantee of supplier truthfulness, supplier performance, production timing or shipment outcome.
Any unapproved third-party payment or cost paid on the client's behalf.
When the Scope May Change
The product, supplier list, SKU count, destination market or inspection scope changes after work starts.
New documents reveal a different legal entity, payment account, product specification or logistics constraint.
The client asks Qinggate to add negotiation, sample, production, inspection, logistics or rescue work outside the original task.
When the Project May Pause
Required documents or client approvals are missing.
A supplier does not reply, refuses to provide basic information or changes the commercial terms being reviewed.
A third-party quote, inspection booking, test requirement or logistics restriction requires client confirmation before further work.
Risks and Limitations
This service reduces confusion around production delay, unverified milestone claims, packaging readiness and inspection timing, but it cannot remove every commercial or operational risk.
Public records, supplier files and third-party reports can be incomplete, outdated or inconsistent.
Final buying, payment, production and shipment decisions remain with the client unless a later written agreement states otherwise.
Related Services
US$59
First Order & Trade Preparation
Prepare a first production order with aligned files, payment milestones and shipment document requirements.
You receive the written deliverables listed on this page, focused on weekly production update and the decision points needed for this specific service.
Can this service guarantee the supplier will perform?
No. The service improves the quality of information and coordination, but supplier performance, third-party findings and shipment outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Can I start with this service before a full order?
Yes. The service is designed as a focused first step. If the project expands, the completed work can inform a later written proposal.
What happens if my documents are incomplete?
Qinggate records the missing items, explains why they matter and pauses supplier-facing or cost-generating actions until the necessary confirmation is available.
Are third-party fees included in the service price?
No. Inspection, travel, testing, rework and logistics costs are outside the follow-up fee. Any external cost must be confirmed separately before it is created.
Next step
Ready to discuss Production Follow-up?
Share the product, supplier status, quantity, destination market and timing. We will identify the next practical step and reply from an official @qinggate.com address.
