Why Use A Sourcing Agent?
We can help you navigate the complexities of international logistics and keep up with China’s ever-changing supply chain.
Efficient Communication
Overcoming cultural gap, language barrier & time zone differences
Assured Quality
Supplier audits, pre-delivery inspection (PDI); payment fraud prevention; direct relationship with factories
Cost Saving
Sourcing directly from factory, and not trade house
Business Optimization
You can focus on areas that you are expert at (Branding, E-commerce, Social Media, D2C, B2C…)
Why CEDARS?
Our core capabilities set us apart from our competitors.
With us you can expect:
A Faithful Team
Culture of integrity; Presence in US & China; Continuous training
Intelligence Analysis
Access to and Capability of data analysis
ISO Quality
ISO 9001 quality management system certified by SGS since 2013
100% Transparency
On supplier information, cost, fees, progress reports etc.
Strong Networks
500+ existing suppliers; "20-8-3" vendor development model
Our Process
Our standardized 3-phase, 9-step sourcing process offers risk analysis and clarity. We focus on proactive problem solving to ensure we can meet the growing demands of supply chain management.
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PHASE I
Supplier Development
STEP 1
Project Evaluation
Understanding you, your needs, your standards, and your expectations
PHASE I
Supplier Development
STEP 2
Factory Matching
Finding the best match among our 500+ suppliers, or applying our tested “20-8-3” model of new supplier development
PHASE I
Supplier Development
STEP 3
Commercial Negotiation
Negotiating the best possible quotation & delivery dates for you, performing cost analysis
PHASE II
Purchase Order
STEP 4
Production Monitoring
Monitoring the manufacturing process to be reliable (Mockup – if any, sampling, approval for production, project planning and timing etc.)
PHASE II
Purchase Order
STEP 5
Pre-delivery Inspection
Checking the quality, quantity, marking, packing and loading conditions
PHASE II
Purchase Order
STEP 6
Fulfillment
Optimizing best solution with at least 2 choices of fulfillment
PHASE III
Continuous Improvement
STEP 7
Services Support
24-hour response, managing with factory for Parts and Service
PHASE III
Continuous Improvement
STEP 8
Supplier Management
Auditing supplier performance annually, monitoring leader change or other disruption risks
PHASE III
Continuous Improvement
STEP 9
Process Review
Reviewing procurement procedures quarterly, surveying client & vendor satisfaction annually
What We Offer
Provision of one-stop solutions on sourcing from China, including our flagship China Agent Service
China Agent
From supplier development to PO and to continuous improvement
Supplier Development
Selecting best factories by "20-8-3" Model
Due Diligence
Conducting on-site audits of a supplier
Pre-delivery Inspection
Random or 100% inspection; Loading supervision
Local Guide
Attending trade fairs; Travel arrangement; Translation
Automotive Consulting
Database/reports; Obtaining Chinese brands
Product Categories
Started from the very competitive automotive industry 15 years ago, CEDARS is now present in many industries and continues expanding.
Personal Care
Home Electronics
Small Appliances
