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Two 40ft Containers: $200K in Goods, $350K+ in Australian Trade Value

Australia-wide, managed procurement

Two 40ft Containers: $200K in Goods, $350K+ in Australian Trade Value, ChinaDirect Sourcing case study
$150K+
Saved in procurement costs
$350K+
Australian trade value of goods
2 x 40ft
Containers consolidated and delivered
Kitchen cabinetryBathroom fittingsStoneTilesWindows

The Challenge

A developer needed to control procurement cost across a volume pipeline without flying out for every order. Single-source local supply gave no negotiating leverage and no backup, and the category mix spanned cabinetry, bathroom fittings, stone, tiles and windows. The goal was a repeatable, scalable supply line rather than a one-off purchase.

The Approach

  1. 01

    Feasibility and category planning to build the mix for two consolidated 40ft containers

  2. 02

    Supplier vetting and factory verification from the 30,000+ manufacturer database

  3. 03

    Direct negotiation at volume to secure factory pricing across all categories

  4. 04

    Compliance documentation and quality control coordinated by the CDS China team

  5. 05

    Container consolidation, freight forwarding and Australian customs clearance

  6. 06

    Delivery sequenced to the project program

The Result

Two 40ft containers were sourced and delivered: approximately $200K in goods carrying $350K+ in Australian trade value, a saving of $150K+. The developer came away with supplier relationships and a procurement model they can repeat across their pipeline.

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