Sourcing products in China is just the beginning. At Viotech, we provide a comprehensive suite of value-added services to streamline the entire process. From factory inspections to seamless shipment coordination, we manage every detail with expertise, ensuring you stay informed and in control every step of the way.
We help organize your sourcing trip in China with factory appointments, route planning, hotel booking, transportation, and onsite interpretation—making your visit productive and seamless.
We dispatch professional inspectors during the manufacturing process to ensure your products meet your specifications and quality expectations at critical stages.
We provide competitive shipping quotes for sea, air, or express delivery, along with photos of packing, labeling, and loading to ensure your shipment is traceable and secure.
If your order involves multiple suppliers, we help consolidate goods into a single shipment. We ensure everything is packed correctly, labeled clearly, and loaded efficiently.
A long-term client from the United States, has been sourcing industrial components from China for over two decades. To ensure quality and strengthen supplier relationships, the client conducts annual factory visits to review production, discuss new projects, and evaluate supplier performance.
We coordinated and accompanied our client on an immersive 5-day factory tour, visiting key suppliers across Tianjin, Shandong, Shenzhen, and Dongguan. Our support included:
Pre-Trip Planning: Crafted a detailed itinerary, coordinated supplier schedules, and seamlessly managed logistics and accommodations to ensure a smooth experience.
On-Site Interpretation & Negotiation: Our skilled bilingual team facilitated effective communication and ensured alignment during critical technical and commercial discussions.
The client strengthened supplier partnerships and initiated two new product development projects with existing vendors. Our seamless support helped them focus on strategic discussions while we handled language, logistics, and operational details
A U.S.-based packaging company placed an order for a custom tunnel dryer system with a Chinese manufacturer. Given the complexity of the equipment—which involved multiple ducting systems, heating units, and sheet metal components. We provided full inspection and coordination support during the client’s visit, ensuring an efficient and productive evaluation process. Services Included:
Material Check: Verified the raw materials being used (e.g., stainless steel grade, insulation materials, electrical components) against purchase agreement and technical drawings.
DUPRO – During Production Inspection: Observed live assembly processes and component welding, checking alignment with production standards. Helped the client communicate necessary adjustments to improve fit and performance.
Real-Time Translation & Technical Support: Our bilingual team interpreted technical discussions between the U.S. engineer and the factory’s engineering staff, ensuring nothing was lost in translation.
With our local support, the client ensured quality and timeline alignment for their order. Engineering adjustments were made during production, avoiding costly rework or delays. The final system passed full acceptance testing before shipment.
As part of supplier qualification and risk management, a two-stage audit was conducted for Zhejiang Aoer Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., a motor manufacturer based in Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The purpose was to assess Aoer’s capabilities, compliance, and readiness to fulfill a 1/2HP motor order for export to North America.
The consulting company I worked before introduced this US client into China market and found a local Chinese manufacturing partner to start OEM mode at the end of last century. But at the beginning the cooperation was very bumpy and the client become uneasy about the big variation in product quality which brought in risk to its 150+ year old brand. The client needed someone to watch over the production and quality of the products made at the Chinese factory. Here I came in as an independent auditor on the client’s behalf in the early 21 century.
When expanding your business to China, finding the right supplier can be a complex and time-consuming process.
As a trusted sourcing agent in China, we specialize in helping global companies — particularly from the U.S. and Europe — find reliable OEM suppliers in China. In this article, we’re sharing a real-life story about one of our longest-standing supplier relationships: a partnership spanning over 10 years with TIANJIN SOCCER SPORTING GOODS FACTORY.
A US food packaging company had a production expansion plan scheduled be realized in 2025. The company needed to add in many types of equipment and among them were large dryers and humidifiers, the combo. Our task was to verify and audit the Chinese manufacturer that was contracted by a trading company that the client found at Alibaba.com. The other optional source was a Malaysian manufacturer. Our finding from the audit and the pricing of the trading company made the buyer give its final choice to the Chinese factory.
At Viotech, we’re proud to support our clients throughout every step of their sourcing journey. Recently, we helped a U.S. company successfully source and ship their first bulk order of PU foam—a total of three 40GP containers—from China.
Contact us today for a consultation and start optimizing your sourcing process.
Company: Tianjin Viotech Co Ltd
Email: info@viotechsourcing.com
Tel: (+86) 13802148750
Address: Rm1802, Bldg 1, Huadingxinqu, 2 Haitai Chuangxinliulu, Huayuan Industry Park, Tianjin, China 300384
