https://o2osourcing.pages.dev/tags/finding-factories/ Recent content in Finding Factories on O2O Sourcing | China, Seen from the Ground Hugo en-US Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://o2osourcing.pages.dev/guides/factory-finding/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://o2osourcing.pages.dev/guides/factory-finding/ <h2 id="the-ten-step-path">The ten-step path</h2> <ol> <li>Define the product; 2. Build a longlist; 3. Decide factory or trader; 4. Compare quotes; 5. Arrange samples; 6. Audit; 7. Set quality standards; 8. Plan production; 9. Inspect and ship; 10. Maintain the relationship.</li> </ol> <h2 id="the-operating-principle">The operating principle</h2> <p>Leave a checkable record at every step: specification, quote version, sample log, audit, quality standard and shipping file. Supplier selection is a traceable decision chain, not a one-off search.</p>