Brief and specification
We define the product, materials, volume, target cost, certifications, market and delivery date.
China supplier sourcing
Find a verified supplier in China for your product
We do not send a scraped directory. We find real manufacturers, verify the company and production site, compare like-for-like quotations and take the selected supplier through samples, contract and a controlled shipment.
Find a supplier5–10 days
to the initial shortlist
3–5 factories
in the final comparison
10%
flat turnkey fee
01
A qualified manufacturer, not just a contact
A marketplace profile does not prove that the seller owns a factory. One trader may represent dozens of workshops, while an impressive catalogue can conceal a plant without the equipment or quality system your order needs. We begin with the technical brief and search for capacity that can repeat the approved standard at scale.
The output is a comparable set of quotations and a clear risk map. You see who makes the product, what materials are included, sample and production lead times, which documents the company holds and where the quoted price may change.
- Chinese legal entity and registration checks
- Production address, machinery, headcount and export experience
- MOQ, lead time, payment, packaging and Incoterms comparison
- Certificates and destination-market requirements
02
One specification makes prices comparable
A price only means something when the specification is identical. If one factory quotes solid wood, another veneered MDF and a third excludes export packaging, a 20% spread tells you nothing. We translate the brief into Chinese and lock materials, dimensions, tolerances, tests, labelling and packaging.
We then negotiate with several manufacturers and estimate landed cost rather than looking at EXW or FOB alone. This prevents a cheap quote becoming the most expensive option after corrections, defects, port charges and customs.
03
Verification before the deposit
Before payment, the factory passes a corporate check. For a substantial order, an inspector visits the production site to match the company and address, assess capacity, quality processes, raw-material storage and line loading. Findings are documented with photos and video.
The next gate is a sample or prototype. Once approved, it becomes the production benchmark and its parameters enter a bilingual specification. Payment is staged: the deposit starts production and the balance follows a final inspection rather than a few sales-manager photos.
How we find the right factory
Long list
We search industrial clusters, databases, Chinese platforms and our local supplier network.
Qualification
We remove traders and high-risk companies using corporate, capacity and document checks.
Factory tender
Factories quote one brief; we negotiate MOQ, timing, packaging, payments and Incoterms.
Sample and audit
We validate the product and, where required, the factory itself before a major deposit.
Contract and shipment
We lock the specification, control production and arrange door-to-door delivery.
Estimate: a mixed 40HQ container for a store
One container (~76 m³) of retail stock priced two ways: local wholesalers — versus factory consolidation via Dream View.
| Local market | Via Dream View | Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture and interior goods | $44,000 | $26,500 | −40% |
| Lighting and electrical | $21,000 | $12,800 | −39% |
| Tableware and homeware | $18,000 | $11,200 | −38% |
| Textiles | $13,000 | $10,500 | −19% |
| Total | $96,000 | $61,000 | −36% |
A consolidated estimate based on real 2025–2026 projects. Dream View prices are door-to-door: factory + freight + insurance + the flat 10% fee. An exact estimate for your project is calculated free of charge, before any contract.
What we supply: categories, clusters, standards
Each category is sourced in its home manufacturing cluster in China — where the specialist factories sit — and checked against category-specific standards.
Furniture & kitchens
E1/CARB P2, Martindale 50,000, PU foam 35–45 kg/m³, Blum/Hettich/DTC hardware
Sanitaryware
Ceramics and CW617N brass, ceramic cartridges, 2 mm tolerance
Tile & porcelain
PEI IV–V, rectified edges, batch caliber and tone
Lighting & electrical
CE/RoHS, CRI ≥ 90, drivers, color temperature to spec
Textiles & curtains
Martindale, contract fire certificates for HORECA
Tableware & HORECA
Porcelain, 18/10 stainless steel, dishwasher durability
Doors, windows, finishes
Aluminium profiles, insulated glazing, moisture-resistant panels
Electronics & smart home
CE/FCC, Zigbee/WiFi protocols, UN38.3 for batteries
Continue your sourcing project
China inspection services
Factory audits, AQL inspections, pre-shipment checks and loading supervision.
China sourcing agent
End-to-end procurement, production control, customs and delivery.
Wholesale from China
Factory-direct supply for businesses and recurring wholesale orders.
How to verify a Chinese supplier
A practical checklist for company documents, factories and red flags.
Frequently asked questions
How much does supplier sourcing in China cost?+
It depends on the product and verification depth. We scope the search before procurement begins; in a turnkey engagement, supplier search, negotiation, samples and production control are included in our flat 10% fee on the order value.
How quickly can you find a Chinese manufacturer?+
For a standard category, the first qualified shortlist usually takes 5–10 business days. Custom equipment, made-to-drawing products and regulated categories need more time for technical qualification.
Do you source manufacturers or Alibaba sellers?+
Our priority is the actual manufacturer. Alibaba and 1688 are candidate sources only; we then verify the Chinese legal entity, production address, capacity, export history and fit with your specification.
Can I order supplier research without shipping?+
Yes. You can stop at a verified shortlist, factory audit or samples. For large or recurring orders, one accountable team covering the specification, production, inspection and logistics usually reduces risk.
How do you compare factory quotations?+
We normalize every quote to one specification and Incoterms basis, then compare MOQ, lead time, materials, packaging, payment terms, certificates, inspection cost and estimated landed cost.
How do you tell a factory from a trading company?+
We inspect the business licence, registered activities, production address, equipment and staff. For a material order, we visit the site and tie later payment stages to an approved sample and inspection result.
