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Sourcing
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How to source fashion from Guangzhou for a boutique
Prepare a buying brief, compare supplier offers against the same requirements, agree the sample and QC scope, then confirm how the goods will be packed and dispatched. Keep sourcing, production, and logistics requirements separate so the quote makes clear what is included.
Buyer reference: this checklist helps you prepare an inquiry. MOQ, stock, prices, and dates must be confirmed for the specific supplier offer; this guide does not set order terms.
What to include in a sourcing brief
| Buying decision | Information to prepare | Question to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Product selection | Style references, product category, and intended customer | Which proposed styles match the brief? |
| Quantity | Requested units by style, color, and size | Does MOQ apply per style, color, size, or order? |
| Sample and QC | Measurements, material preferences, and acceptance checklist | What will be checked, when, and how will findings be reported? |
| Schedule | Target dispatch and arrival dates | Is this available stock or a production order, and what milestones apply? |
| Delivery | Destination and any proposed supplier orders to combine | Which packing, transport, and destination charges are included? |
Guangzhou sourcing questions
Should I request sourcing or custom production?
Use a sourcing brief when comparing supplier styles or available products. If the requirement involves your own design, measurements, material changes, or private-label development, also review the OEM / ODM inquiry checklist. Ask which parts of the request require development rather than a stock purchase.
What MOQ should I expect?
Request a supplier-specific MOQ for the proposed style and variant mix. Ask whether sample quantities, mixed colors, or repeat orders are quoted separately. Use the confirmed offer rather than assuming that one minimum applies across the market.
How should I confirm the sourcing timeline?
Ask for separate dates for stock confirmation or production, sample approval where required, packing, dispatch, and transport. State your target arrival date in the brief. A requested deadline is not a supplier commitment until it is confirmed.
Can I combine purchases from several suppliers?
Ask whether the proposed orders can be combined and what happens if suppliers finish at different times. Confirm receipt checks, packing instructions, and charges before arranging a combined shipment. Use the Global Consolidation checklist to prepare those questions.
What should I ask about QC?
Prepare a written checklist covering measurements, materials, workmanship, labels, and packing. Ask who checks the goods, which order or sample is checked, and how discrepancies will be handled. Agree the scope rather than treating the phrase “quality control” as a complete specification.
Prepare your inquiry
Have your style references, requested quantity, destination, and target schedule ready. Use the sourcing inquiry action on this page or contact Thirteen Hongs with the brief. An inquiry is a request for confirmation, not a final quotation.
Buyer reference prepared . The published service description above remains the source for Thirteen Hongs service scope.