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The process

How a China sourcing project works, from brief to shipment.

Eight steps, adapted to each project. Not every project needs every step, and LYBAM does not promise a fixed turnaround time: it tells you what it can confirm and what still needs confirming at each stage.

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The eight steps

What you provide, what LYBAM does and what you receive.

  1. 1

    Brief

    Tell us what you need.

    You provide
    A product idea, a photo, a link or a description; the quantity range and the destination market; any branding wishes.
    LYBAM does
    Reads the brief and asks only the questions that change the answer: quantity, market, branding, timing.
    You receive
    A clear scope and a list of what is still needed.
  2. 2

    Discovery

    We search for matching products and suppliers.

    You provide
    Nothing more at this stage.
    LYBAM does
    Searches the suppliers it already works with and the catalogue of listed ranges, then widens the search for products that are not listed.
    You receive
    Candidate products and the suppliers behind them.
  3. 3

    Screening

    We check before we recommend.

    You provide
    Tell us what matters most: specification fit, documents for your market, branding options.
    LYBAM does
    Reviews export capability, the documentation on file and the authenticity of product photography for each candidate. This is a documentation review, not a certified factory audit.
    You receive
    A shortlist with the facts and the gaps stated plainly.
  4. 4

    Quote and samples

    Compare prices and evaluate a sample.

    You provide
    Choose the candidates and the quantities you want priced.
    LYBAM does
    Requests quotations and coordinates sample requests with the supplier. Sample cost and shipping terms are set by the supplier and confirmed per request.
    You receive
    Pricing for your project and, where relevant, a sample to evaluate before you commit.
  5. 5

    Customisation and packaging

    Branding and packaging, confirmed per product.

    You provide
    Your logo, packaging or private-label requirement, and artwork if you have it.
    LYBAM does
    Asks the specific supplier what is possible for that specific product and at what minimum quantity. Artwork design itself is not a LYBAM service.
    You receive
    Confirmed options, not category-wide assumptions.
  6. 6

    Order and production

    One team stays involved through manufacturing.

    You provide
    An approved sample and a confirmed order.
    LYBAM does
    Coordinates with the supplier through the production run and follows up on questions as they come up.
    You receive
    A production run that someone on the China side is actively following.
  7. 7

    Quality and documents

    Quality questions and paperwork, followed up.

    You provide
    Tell us which inspection you want, including a paid third-party inspection if you prefer one.
    LYBAM does
    Follows up quality questions and can help coordinate third-party inspection. Compliance status is only upgraded once supporting evidence is on file.
    You receive
    Findings and documents you can rely on, with their status stated by document type.
  8. 8

    Shipment and follow-up

    Goods leave China on the terms you chose.

    You provide
    Your destination, preferred shipping terms (EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP) and your freight forwarder if you have one.
    LYBAM does
    Coordinates shipment with freight forwarders and follows up after the order. Customs clearance and duty in the destination country remain the buyer's responsibility.
    You receive
    Goods shipped on your terms, and a contact who knows the project.
A good brief

What helps us answer fast.

  • What the product is, with a photo or link if you have one
  • Quantity range, or whether you want a trial order first
  • Destination market (it decides which documents matter)
  • Branding or packaging requirements
  • Target timing and any target price range

Missing something? Send what you have. A photo or a link is enough to start.

Boundaries

What LYBAM does not do.

  • LYBAM does not manufacture: it works for the buyer on the China side
  • It does not issue certificates; certification status is confirmed per product and per document type
  • It does not clear customs or pay duty in your destination country
  • It does not design artwork; packaging execution is coordinated with the supplier
  • It does not negotiate with suppliers you already work with, unless you ask for a new sourcing project
Start a sourcing project

Ready to start with step one?

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