Melbourne · Friday 27 November
Walk two Melbourne projects built with products sourced direct from China.
Friday 27 November. See the products and materials in context and ask the developer about sourcing, procurement and delivery.
- 10:00 AM: Warburton holiday-home (Airbnb) project
- 2:00 PM: Thomastown four-townhouse project
- Come to one session or both
Call +61 7 3392 1421 or 1300 168 869
The day
Two projects, one Friday
Upcoming
Melbourne project walkthrough
Friday 27 November 2026
Melbourne
- 10:00 AM: Warburton holiday-home (Airbnb) project
- 2:00 PM: Thomastown four-townhouse project
Walk two Melbourne projects built with products sourced direct from China, and ask the developer about sourcing, procurement and delivery.
Photos
Inside the Warburton project
Why this matters now
Three things that cost you margin
1
Photos do not show the finish
You want to see and touch the materials in a real building.
2
Sourcing stories are second-hand
It helps to hear from the person who ran the project.
3
Hard to picture the process
Seeing a finished result makes the steps behind it easier to judge.
Construction sourcing is now a global price check. Your local suppliers know it. Material costs are up, margins are tight, and a single supplier can hold your programme. The answer is not the cheapest quote. It is a second, controlled supply line that runs alongside your local one, used selectively in the categories that move your margin.
What managed means
What you will see
You do not import. We run the sourcing for you: shortlist and vet factories, translate and negotiate, approve samples, inspect before shipment, and coordinate freight and customs to your site. You keep control of every decision. We carry the detail.
Two projects
A Warburton holiday-home (Airbnb) project at 10:00 AM and a Thomastown four-townhouse project at 2:00 PM, completing at the end of November.
Products in context
Materials sourced direct from China, installed and finished.
The developer's view
Ask the developer about sourcing, procurement and delivery.
Limited spots
Spots are limited. Warburton parking is limited, so please car-pool.
Our 8-step process
- 1Discovery and feasibility review
- 2Product list and sourcing strategy
- 3Supplier research and vetting
- 4Itinerary or remote sourcing plan
- 5Negotiation and order placement
- 6Production monitoring and QA
- 7Pre-shipment and logistics
- 8Delivery and long-term supply chain
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Your guide
Lindy Chen founded ChinaDirect Sourcing in 2005. She is Mandarin-speaking, on the ground in China and based in Brisbane, and she leads every buying trip and VIP tour herself.
Frethan: My Supply Chain is the platform behind the process. Orders, suppliers and documents in one place, so you can see where every order stands.
Questions
What people ask first
How do I reserve a spot?
Use the form on this page. Ann will confirm your spot and send the invitation. Questions: sales@chinadirectsourcing.com.au.
Can I attend both sessions?
Yes. Come to one or both. Choose your session on the form.
Where exactly are the projects?
In Warburton and Thomastown, Victoria. The address and parking details are sent when you register.
Where do I park at Warburton?
Parking at Warburton is limited, so please car-pool. Parking details are sent when you register.
What does it cost to find out?
The first step is a conversation about your project. We tell you honestly whether direct sourcing makes sense for it, and where.
Next step
See the result before you plan your own.
Reserve your spot for Friday 27 November.
Choose your session. Ann will confirm and send the address and parking details.
- 1. We review your details today.
- 2. Ann or Lindy's team replies within one business day.
- 3. Bring a bill of materials or your top three categories.
Sales line: +61 7 3392 1421
Ready when you are
The form is at the top of the page.
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