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Why is it so hard to find China Manufacturers?
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I have been sourcing products in China off and on for about 15 years now. I still find it somewhat hard to find factory's to produce the products I want to build.

For example, I identified about 15 factories on this web site that I thought could do the job. That was about a week ago and to date, at least 5 of them have not even replied.

The product is a handheld electronic game of medium complexity. We are going to be producing at least 300,000 in 2009 so not a small amount. Our primary clients are Wal-Mart and Target so do we have some standards like a ICTI certification. Additionally the factory will have to follow ASTM-F963 standards. We will be espoting this product to North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. We are in the early stages of developing our second product which will be in development next year and in production for 2010.

I have tried posting buying leads on this web site but all I seem to get are unqualified factories or a lot of spam.

Am I asking for too much?



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10 Nov 2008 09:27
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me . we  are the manufactorer of Barbecue grill in china. my MSN: xujianchun2008godluclk@hotmail.com  
16 Nov 2008 18:12
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As a supplier, I also agree with you. It is really not so easy to find a good supplier. 

I have been employed in a factory and now in a trade company. Not all the bosses are able to take the issue in the long run. If you want to purchase the style they already have, it will be easy. But if you go with your new idea, and it seems difficult, the supplier, always a salesman, will not be able to decide on his own. When he goes for the boss, he would always get this reply, " Check with the customer to know how much they will place the order." How foolish to ask this question ! Isn't it.             

A good reliable partner means what ? I not like someone says they are professional, reliable supplier, etc. It sounds as if they can be the best partner in the world. But actually what? What they promised high quality goods can have many problems. What they promised Time Delivery  never comes true. Maybe nine out of 10 suppliers can not get the necessary certificate in the industrial they engaged in, how can they boast they are professional ....

16 Nov 2008 18:13
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I can do it, definitely!

we always reform package and reconstruct different accessories for a new item, so we have much experiment for your work.we can do those certificates you mentioned.

Just have a faith with us.

sales@btoyz.com 

peter

17 Nov 2008 01:19
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Hi,

We are a shoe factory in GuangZhou city of China, we can make the shoe according to our customer design and you also can choose our sample styles. we have many new samples for Spring & summer, please feel free to contact me by email  tinacao0827@163.com , Msn: tinacry@hotmail.com .Thank you!

Tina

17 Nov 2008 19:11
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Please contact me at wijaya@forevergiftsinc.com.  I believe I can help you on this.  We are also a supplier to Wal-mart and do kow they strict requirement.  At the same time we do have sourcing office in Shenzhen, China as well.  I am pretty sure we can help you.
19 Nov 2008 01:32
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I do not think so.There are really so many Chinese suppliers in every trade website.We Chinese suppliers have so many Chinese competitors.For me ,if one customer need our products ,I will be so happy.

 

We are professional manufacturer of NI-mh battery and lithium battery .We have three factories with 5000 employee .We have passed UL,CE ,ROHS ,SGS certificate.We sincerely hope that we can become your supplier.

 

My MSN is coco_wewin@hotmail.com

My mail is coco@wewin,net.cn

 

19 Nov 2008 03:24
Post 8 of 31
Quoting from [stockguy35]:

I have been sourcing products in China off and on for about 15 years now. I still find it somewhat hard to find factory's to produce the products I want to build.

For example, I identified about 15 factories on this web site that I thought could do the job. That was about a week ago and to date, at least 5 of them have not even replied.

The product is a handheld electronic game of medium complexity. We are going to be producing at least 300,000 in 2009 so not a small amount. Our primary clients are Wal-Mart and Target so do we have some standards like a ICTI certification. Additionally the factory will have to follow ASTM-F963 standards. We will be espoting this product to North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. We are in the early stages of developing our second product which will be in development next year and in production for 2010.

I have tried posting buying leads on this web site but all I seem to get are unqualified factories or a lot of spam.

Am I asking for too much?

Actually,it's easily to find a good factory.The import is profit!!

But most of chinese factories are good.They look forward to connect a good and long-term cooperationg with their client.Certainly,all business must be based on mutual benifit.Often some client ask lower and lower price,they make the factory's profits less and less.So they have to think how to come down cost,so that they can earn profit.

 

Anyway,the mutual benifit is the most important base.

19 Nov 2008 18:44
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I totally agree with you. For me, it is hard to find a supplier (factory) in SouthEast Asian. Most of them are trader instead of factory. Who can help me to find a factory and send me the factory picture, that would be appreciated.

For buyers, it is also very difficult to find too. Most of them don't reply any email. They even don't say that they don't need now something like that. I don't know what is going on. We are a trade company doing the import and export deal on glycerine. If you need it or want to be an agent, just contact me.

21 Nov 2008 01:55
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It is better to find an agent in China, and ask them to look manufactuers for you. Usually speaking, native people can communicate and deal with their people more easily. 
23 Nov 2008 23:50
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