ILLUSTRATIVE SERVICE SCENARIO
See a supplier before placing an order.
A visit, a practical checklist and a clearer picture of the company behind the quotation.
The situation
You have received a quotation from a Chinese supplier, but cannot visit in person. You want to understand the site, the products on display and the answers to your own questions before deciding what to do next.
How we would approach it
Agree the company's name, address, contact person and the questions that matter to you. Review relevant publicly available company information.
Arrange an authorised site visit. Observe the agreed areas, ask your questions and photograph products or facilities where permission is given.
Organise observations, supplier statements and unanswered questions separately, so you can see what was checked and what still needs verification.
What you could receive
- A visit checklist with observations and the supplier's replies.
- Agreed photos or video, subject to site permission.
- A list of unresolved questions for your next discussion. This is practical research, not a certified audit or a guarantee of quality or solvency.
