The right factory, the right price — found for you
Product Sourcing
We search our vetted factory network plus 1688 and Alibaba, compare quotes, negotiate in Chinese, and verify suppliers — so you buy at true factory prices without the guesswork.
500+
Vetted factories in network
24–48h
To receive factory quotes
15–30%
Typical saving via 1688 sourcing
30+
Product categories covered
Why sourcing matters
Finding a supplier online is easy. Finding the right supplier is not. The factory with the cheapest quote is often a trading company marking up someone else's goods, or a manufacturer cutting corners you won't discover until the container arrives. Professional sourcing is about eliminating those unknowns before money changes hands.
CN Ally's sourcing team is based in China, minutes from the wholesale markets and industrial clusters where your products are actually made. We maintain relationships with 500+ vetted factories across 30+ product categories — and when your product needs something outside our network, we go find it, including on 1688, the domestic platform where prices run 15–30% lower than Alibaba but everything is in Chinese.
Every sourcing engagement follows the same discipline: we define your requirements precisely, collect comparable quotes from multiple factories, verify the shortlisted suppliers, manage sampling, and negotiate final terms in Chinese. You approve every decision. Our fee is transparent and agreed upfront — typically 3–8% of order value depending on size and complexity — and the initial search costs you nothing.
Everything handled for you
A complete service — not a checklist you have to manage yourself.
Factory matching
We match your product to factories with the right equipment, capacity, and export experience — not just whoever replies fastest.
Quote comparison
Apples-to-apples comparison of 3–5 factory quotes covering unit price, tooling, packaging, lead time, and payment terms.
Negotiation in Chinese
Native-level negotiation on price, MOQ, payment terms, and lead time. Factories quote differently when the buyer speaks their language.
1688 sourcing access
We buy on 1688 on your behalf — domestic pricing, factory-direct relationships, no language barrier for you.
Supplier verification
Business license checks and bank account matching on every shortlisted supplier before you commit.
Sample management
We order, receive, check, and forward samples — managing revisions with the factory until the sample meets your spec.
MOQ negotiation
Factory MOQs are starting positions. We routinely negotiate trial-order quantities for new clients testing a product.
Backup supplier options
You never depend on a single factory. We keep qualified alternates warm so a capacity problem never becomes your problem.
How it works, step by step
You approve every stage before we move to the next.
Brief & requirements
You send product details: what it is, materials, dimensions, target price, quantity, timeline. Reference links or competitor listings help us match faster. We confirm the brief with you within 24 hours.
Factory search
We search our network, 1688, and Alibaba in parallel, filtering for factories (not resellers) with relevant production experience and export history.
Quotes & shortlist
We collect comparable quotes, verify licenses, and present 3–5 options with our recommendation — including the tradeoffs of each.
Sampling
We manage sample production and check samples against your requirements before shipping them to you. Revisions continue until you approve.
Final terms & purchase order
We lock in final pricing, lead time, payment terms, and QC requirements in writing, then support you through deposit and production.
What you receive
- ✓Shortlist report: 3–5 vetted factories with our recommendation
- ✓Quote comparison sheet (unit price, tooling, packaging, lead time, terms)
- ✓Supplier verification summary for your chosen factory
- ✓Sample tracking and revision log
- ✓Final purchase terms documented in writing
Typical timing
| Phase | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Factory quotes | 24–48 hours | After we confirm your brief |
| Samples | 7–15 days | Varies by product complexity |
| Sample revisions | 5–10 days / round | Usually 1–2 rounds needed |
| Mass production | 20–45 days | After sample approval & deposit |
Clear, honest pricing
- ✓Sourcing is free to start — no upfront fees for the factory search, quotes, or negotiation.
- ✓When you place an order, we charge a transparent service fee of 3–8% of order value, agreed in writing before production.
- ✓Samples are charged at factory cost plus domestic shipping; we never mark up samples.
- ✓Larger and repeat orders qualify for lower service fees — ask about retainer plans.
Product Sourcing — common questions
Ready to get started with sourcing?
Tell us what you need — we'll reply within 24 hours with a plan and transparent pricing.