Dear readers, this post doesn’t guide you on how to find a suitable Chinese factory, because you can find any answer you want through Google.
But when you have found some Chinese factories, especially if you want to import products from China, to make your international trade business run smoothly, how to evaluate whether a factory is reliable is particularly important!
I have run a plastic valve and fittings factory for over ten years and have experience in how to evaluate a factory. So allow me to explain to you seven criteria for choosing a reliable factory: Quality, Price, Service, Technical Capacity, Time Control, Production Capacity, and Market Sensitivity.
• Quality
I have always believed that we should pursue the most suitable and stable product for our customers and not waste time creating a product of the highest quality. If you hear a company claiming to have the best quality products, you should consider whether you have encountered a scammer.
In my experience, customers don't want the best product, they want the most suitable and stable product. For example, my customers come from all over the world, and their local markets have different quality requirements for plastic ball valves and pipe fittings. What we need to do is to try our best to meet the needs of customers and ensure stable quality.
So, my friends, remember that the two elements of evaluating quality are: fit and stability, not best.
• Price
If you want to wholesale products from China, usually the higher the quantity, the more price sensitive the product will be. I can understand how you always want the best product for the lowest price. But often, we need to find a balance.
If you ever hear a company tell you that their prices are the lowest, you may have run into another scammer. Because the extremely low price usually cannot guarantee the quality of the product.
Before you inquire, you need to have a target price range, and finding a suitable price within this range is your goal.
So now there is a question: in this price range, is the lower the price the better?
I don't think lower is better. The reason is simple, low offers are usually just to get your attention. What you should pay attention to are those accurate quotes that are close to your target price. This shows that the manufacturer knows your product and market very well, which is a very good signal for the reliability of a factory. This is a judging method, as for the price, you can get more discounts in the next negotiation.
• Service
Focusing only on production and sales is a common problem in many Chinese factories. I think professional service is also an important criterion for judging whether a factory is reliable.
Taking my business as an example, our factory not only produces and sells plastic valve and pipe fittings but also offers many other services, such as 24-hour customer service, laser marking, color box packaging, and other customized services for products. Provide project solution services for customers, provide technical support and after-sales service such as returns and exchanges for complaints.
My friend, what I have listed is only a part, but what I want to say is: you must find a service conscious factory, it will save you a lot of trouble.
• Technical Capabilities
The technical capabilities I refer to here are new product development capabilities and product customization capabilities.
In my experience, our clients sometimes have customized needs, which means we need to develop new products to meet customer project needs. Please click the link to view our customized service case: https://www.nbqxhy.com/about-us.html (Please find "HOW DO WE CUSTOMIZE PIPE FITTINGS FOR OUR CUSTOMER?" in the middle of the page)
My Friend, even if your business doesn't use custom products yet, it's still your standard for evaluating a supplier's reliability.
• Time Control
If you are in the international trade business, lead time must be a factor to consider. Because good lead time means good time control, which is a reflection of the stability of a factory.
This code may have different requirements for different industries. Take us as an example, the lead time of our factory is usually 25-35 days. This is already very good in our plastic valve and pipe fittings industry.
It is recommended that you consider this guideline when choosing a factory.
• Production Capacity
You need to assess whether the factory has the corresponding production scale based on your order. Strong production capacity does not necessarily mean that the strength of the factory is also strong, but usually, a reliable factory must have a relatively good production capacity.
• Market Sensitivity
I have a different view on this rule. You might think that a household name manufacturer must be very reliable because its strength has been proven by the market and there is no problem.
But what I'm trying to say is that, despite the fact, it also means that you may not be able to take advantage of these big players. Because you may not get good preferential policies, fast delivery, flexible service, and so on.
Many factories are very low-key. Although they are not so famous, they have been doing things and serving customers in a down-to-earth manner.
These high-quality factories need you to discover, and most importantly, market sensitivity > market influence. If you find out in a conversation with a factory - oh my god, they know our market better than I do! Congratulations on finding the right factory!
Thank you very much for reading this post. Finally, summarize the seven criteria for choosing a reliable factory mentioned above: Quality, Price, Service, Technical Capacity, Time Control, Production Capacity, and Market Sensitivity.
I hereby sincerely hope that you can find a satisfactory supplier based on the seven criteria mentioned above.
If you are looking for a reliable plastic valve/fittings factory to start your business, you are welcome to contact us.
