Feasibility review · 可行性评估
Find out if direct sourcing works for your project, before you commit.
Send us your bill of materials or your top five categories. We review them against direct factory options and tell you where it stacks up and where it does not.
- An honest answer: worth pursuing, or not worth it
- Landed cost structure, not a headline number
- A clear next step either way
Call +61 7 3392 1421 or 1300 168 869
20+ years
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30,000+ suppliers
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Why this matters now
Three things that cost you margin
1
You have a local quote, but no way to test it
Without a comparison, you cannot tell whether the local price leaves money on the table.
2
You do not know which categories are worth it
Some categories suit direct sourcing and some do not. Guessing wastes time.
3
Landed cost is hard to judge
Freight, duty, GST, inspection and fees all change the real number.
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 the review contains
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.
Category shortlist
Which categories on your list are worth sourcing direct, and which are not.
Landed-cost structure
The cost lines you will actually pay, from goods to delivery on site.
Risks
Compliance, quality and timing risks for each shortlisted category.
Next step
A plain recommendation on what to do next, including doing nothing.
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
What should I send?
A bill of materials is ideal. If you do not have one, your top five categories with rough quantities is enough to start.
How long does the review take?
We confirm the timing when we reply, because it depends on the size of the list.
What happens after the review?
You decide. If a category looks worthwhile, we outline the sourcing plan. If it does not, we say so.
Who sees my data?
Your details are used only to respond to your enquiry. See our Privacy Policy.
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
Test your numbers before you commit.
Send the list. We will tell you where direct sourcing stacks up and where it does not.
Tell us what you are buying now. Rough numbers are fine.
- 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.
Figures marked company-reported are ChinaDirect Sourcing's own figures.
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