Your sourcing and trading partner to buy and manufacture abroad.
Importers, distributors, retailers, industry, hospitals, engineering firms, construction companies and brands manufacturing their own product: we help you find manufacturers, components, machinery or verified supplier alternatives in China and internationally.
The risks you take on buying abroad without verification.
A supplier who stops responding on time once money is already committed.
A container held at customs with no clear explanation why.
Quality differences between the approved sample and the mass-produced order.
Depending on a single supplier, with no backup if they fail.
Not knowing whether the price you're being quoted is actually competitive.
From your need to delivery, with no blind spots.
Nine steps, with a clear distinction: SGI researches, identifies, verifies and negotiates directly; physical transport and customs clearance are coordinated with external partners under SGI's supervision.
Need
You tell us what product, component or machinery you need, and at what volume.
Market research
SGI researches the origin market and the manufacturer alternatives available.
Identification & shortlisting
We identify and shortlist candidate manufacturers within and beyond our network.
Verification
We audit legal, financial and production capacity before anything is committed.
Negotiation
We negotiate price, timelines and terms, backed by the prior verification.
Samples / validation
We validate product or pre-production before authorizing mass production.
Commercial terms
We close payment terms, warranty and Incoterms in writing.
Purchase
The order is formalized; your company keeps the direct commercial relationship with the manufacturer.
Import / delivery
We coordinate transport and customs with external agents through to delivery — SGI supervises, it is not the logistics operator.
Four ways to reduce that risk.
Find a reliable supplier
Search and shortlisting within a verified network.
View serviceVerify before committing
On-site audit of legal, financial and production capacity.
View serviceManufacture your own brand
OEM/ODM development with documented quality control.
View serviceCoordinate transport & customs
From the port of origin to your warehouse, with external partners supervised by SGI.
View serviceSix profiles, one working standard.
Importers & Distributors
Diversify suppliers and gain margin, negotiating with technical backing.
Retail & Marketplaces
Verified own-brand or third-party product, with reliable restocking.
Industry & Manufacturing
Components and raw materials with production-capacity audits.
Hospitals & Engineering Firms
Equipment and components under the regulatory compliance required.
Construction
Materials and machinery, oversized-cargo logistics included.
Brands manufacturing their own line
OEM/ODM development of your own product, from concept to warehouse.
SGI vs. handling it yourself.
| Capability | DIY | Traditional trading | SGI |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site factory audit | Depends on your own resources | Rarely included | Included and documented |
| Single point of contact | You coordinate every part | Varies by broker | One consultant, the whole process |
| Documented quality control | Requires your own inspector | Optional, extra cost | Included in scope |
| Cost transparency | Full, but no support | Margin not always visible | Clear service fees |
| Customs & documentation coordination | Steep learning curve | Usually included | Coordinated origin to destination |
Before you start
I already have a supplier in Asia — how can SGI help?
We can audit and verify your current supplier, manage quality control on your upcoming orders, or simply coordinate logistics and customs so you stop managing it directly.
Do you work with small orders, or only large accounts?
We work with specific projects, not a minimum revenue threshold. An SME validating its first order and an industrial group with recurring purchases follow the same verification standard.
How do I know the price SGI negotiates is competitive?
We include market comparables in the recommendation report, with several supplier alternatives and terms, so the final decision is yours with full information.
Can I start with just a factory audit, without committing to more?
Yes. Every service is contracted independently — you can start with verification or quality control and expand scope later.
What part of the process does SGI manage directly, and what depends on third parties?
SGI directly manages market research, manufacturer identification and verification, and negotiation. Physical transport and customs clearance are coordinated with external agents and freight forwarders — SGI manages and supervises them, but is not the logistics operator.
Tell us what you need to buy or manufacture.
A consultant will respond within 24-48 business hours.
Let's talk about your project
Send us an email and a person will reply, not an autoresponder. No forms, no sign-up.
So we can give you a useful answer, tell us:
- What product or service you need
- Approximate volumes and timings
- Country of origin or destination
- Your company and a contact phone number
We reply within 24-48 working hours.