If you found this page by searching for a reliable China supplier, how to audit a Chinese factory, typical MOQs, or how fast samples arrive, you are in the right place. Orient Exports helps teams pick the right factory, not the cheapest name on a directory. We compare a small set of manufacturers against your spec, volume, and timeline, then show clear evidence so you can commit with confidence.
You will get a short list of real factories you can contact, a side-by-side view of pricing and terms, an assessment of fit based on process capability and past exports, an audit report with dated photos and video, and sample results when the category requires it. The outcome is simple. You know which factory to choose, which to keep as a backup, and why that decision makes sense.
Most teams start with the same questions. Is this a real factory or a reseller. What is a sensible MOQ for this process. How long until I can see first samples. What is a fair price range and when does the “lowest” price become risky. Will this supplier meet the standards my market expects. We address those directly in the dossier you receive. You will see company registration and export history, realistic MOQs by process, an expected sample window for your category, a price band with trade-offs explained, and whether compliance looks straightforward or likely to add time and cost.
A qualified supplier can repeat your spec, scale to your demand, and communicate reliably. Capability matters most. We look for reference builds in the same materials and processes, not just catalog images. Capacity and lead time come next, since a great sample is not useful if the line cannot repeat it at volume. Documentation and sample discipline are non-negotiable. Terms should make commercial sense without shifting risk back to you. Communication should be clear, responsive, and evidenced with photos, measurements, and simple timelines.
A factory audit in China verifies identity and location, people and process flow, equipment lists and calibration status, handling of incoming materials, in-process checks, final inspection and packing, and readiness for the standards that apply to your market. Remote audits are effective when you need a fast filter. On-site audits make sense for higher value programs or when you have seen warning signs. Either way, the report includes what we saw, what it means for your order, and the next step.
For simple consumer SKUs, first samples are often ready in one to two weeks. Tooled or engineered parts can take two to four weeks or more. MOQs vary by process. Molding and extrusion sit higher, fabricated and assembled goods sit lower. A clean RFQ from you lets us return a structured response within forty-eight hours. Factory quote speed then depends on complexity, drawings, and whether special materials are involved.
The same issues cause most sourcing failures. Specs drift when materials get quietly swapped. Capacity gets overpromised and schedules slip. A price that looks amazing on paper hides yield problems and rework. Communication becomes vague and untraceable. Basic conformity evidence is missing and customs holds the shipment. The point of supplier sourcing and audits is to surface these risks early, document them, and make a decision that survives production, inspection, and import.
Share only what the factory needs at each step. Use NDAs that bind the specific supplier you are evaluating. Watermark drawings that include sensitive geometry. Keep critical tolerances or formulations with your team until award. Pragmatic hygiene is usually enough to reduce real risk without slowing the project.
Picking a factory is step one. What matters next is repeatability and delivery. Because Orient also runs AQL inspections and coordinates export logistics, the supplier we source is the supplier our inspectors and shipping team already know how to manage. That keeps the handoff clean and the schedule intact from shortlist to pre-shipment inspection to customs paperwork.
Use supplier sourcing and audits when you are entering a new category, when you have outgrown a current vendor, or when you need alternates for resilience. If you already have a proven factory and only need inspections and export, skip straight to Quality Control and Logistics.
Send your spec or BOM, target region, a sense of volume, and any must-have standards. If you already received a quote, include it along with what worries you. We will return a clear plan and a timeline. Our goal is simple. Put a small number of qualified factories in front of you, prove why they fit, and make the decision obvious.
Ready to compare real factories and choose one you trust? Get a quote and a shortlist in days, not months.
Tooling guidance and EVT/DVT samples to lock a golden standard.
DUPRO/PSI inspections, photo/video evidence, third-party testing, and CAPA.
CI/PL/COO/HS docs, consolidation, customs clearance, and FBA/Retail prep.
Value-add handling so products arrive shelf-ready and compliant.
