Factory matching
Send me the product. I find the factory in my network that already makes that kind of item.
36.07° N, 120.38° EShandong, China→ North America
Pet products, straight from the factory.
I represent a group of manufacturers in and around Shandong. Tell me what you need, I match it to the factory that makes it, and you buy directly from that factory. I stay your English-speaking contact from quote to shipment.
Contract with the factoryIn the factory's own name
Pay the factory directlyNothing extra to me
Checked before shipmentAgainst your approved sample
English and ChineseOne contact, both sides
Rope toysPlush toysLeashesCollarsHarnessesPet bedsBowlsGrooming toolsPet apparel
What I do
One contact for the whole order.
From finding the right factory to the day the goods leave it, you deal with one person who speaks both languages and can walk onto the factory floor.
Factory-direct quotes
You get the factory's own quote, laid out line by line so it compares easily with your current supplier.
Samples and terms
I handle the back-and-forth on specifications, samples and terms with the factory, in Chinese.
Production follow-up
I keep orders on track and flag problems early, while there is still time to fix them.
Pre-shipment check
I check the goods at the factory against your approved sample before they ship, and send you photos.
Brands, retailers, wholesalers
For your own label or to resell: toys, leashes and collars, beds, bowls, grooming tools, pet clothing and more.
Products
What buyers ask for.
Non-food pet products for your own label or to resell. Send me the item, and I match it to a factory in my network that makes it.
Rope and plush toys
Tug ropes, chew toys, squeaky plush
Leashes and collars
Nylon, rope and leather styles
Harnesses
Step-in, vest and no-pull designs
Pet beds
Round, bolster and mat beds
Bowls and feeders
Steel, ceramic and slow feeders
Grooming tools
Brushes, combs and deshedding tools
Pet apparel
Sweaters, jackets and raincoats
Pre-shipment check
EXAMPLE- Matches approved sample: colour, material, size
- Stitching, seams and fastenings
- Simple use test: pull, stretch, wash
- Carton marks, barcodes and labels
- Quantity against the packing list
Photos sent to you before the goods leave the factory.
At the factory
Checked before it ships, not after it lands.
Problems are cheapest to fix while the goods are still on the factory floor. Before anything is packed into a container, I check it against the sample you approved.
This is a quality check against your sample. It does not replace any regulatory testing your products may need.
Process
Five steps, one thread.
From your first email to goods on the boat. The contract and payment are always between you and the factory.
Send your request
The product, materials, target quantity and timeline.
Factory quote
I match the right factory and send you its quote.
Samples
I follow the samples until one matches your specification.
Contract and production
You sign with and pay the factory. I follow production and keep you updated.
Check and shipment
I check the goods against the approved sample, then the factory ships them.
The difference
Factory-direct, side by side.
How an order is set up through a typical trading company, and how it is set up when you buy from the factory with me as your contact.
| Question | Typical trading company | Factory-direct with Ming |
|---|---|---|
| Who you sign with | The trading company | The factory that makes your goods |
| Who you pay | The trading company, which then pays the factory | The factory, directly |
| Whose price you see | The trader's resale price | The factory's own quote |
| Who you talk to | A sales rep at the trading company | Ming, who can walk onto the factory floor |
How buying works
You buy directly from the factory.
The contract, invoice and payment are between you and the factory, and the factory exports the goods. I work on the factories' side as their export contact, so you pay me nothing.
- Contract
- Signed with the factory that makes your goods, in its own company name.
- Payment
- Made by you directly to the factory.
- Importing
- I don't import goods on your behalf and I don't act as importer of record.
- Owners
- Several factories are run by owners I've known personally for years. I'll tell you when that's the case.
About me
Ming Ma, on both sides of the Pacific.
I handle export sales for a group of manufacturers in China, and I have a Canadian background. I work in English and Chinese, so North American buyers deal with one person who understands both sides.
Several factories in my network are run by owners I've known personally for years. When something goes wrong, I can reach the person who runs the factory, not just a sales rep.
EN / 中文Based in ChinaCanadian backgroundNon-food pet products
FAQ
Questions buyers ask.
Short answers. Email me if yours isn't here.
Who do I sign the contract with?
With the factory that makes your goods. You pay the factory directly and the factory exports the order.
Do you charge buyers anything?
No. I work on the factories' side as their export contact, and they pay me.
I already have a supplier. Why talk to you?
Many buyers keep a second factory quote on file for price checks, extra capacity or a new product line. I can get one for a named item.
What products do you cover?
Non-food pet products: toys, leashes and collars, beds, bowls, grooming tools and pet apparel.
Who handles shipping and customs?
The factory exports the goods on the terms in your contract, and I coordinate dates with your forwarder. Customs clearance in your country stays with you or your broker.
Get a quote
Tell me what you need.
Send the product, materials, quantity and timeline. I'll match it to a factory and come back with its quote.
sales@mingyusourcing.com