How It Works
See how Lemot manages your China sourcing process—from product requirements and supplier verification to production, inspection, delivery and after-sales.
A Clearer China Sourcing Process, From Brief to Delivery
See how Lemot turns your requirements into a structured sourcing project—coordinating supplier verification, quotations, sampling, production, quality control, delivery and after-sales in China.
A Clear Brief Creates a Better Sourcing Result
The first stage of the China sourcing process is turning your commercial needs into one clear, comparable supplier brief. The more context we understand, the more accurately we can screen suppliers, align quotations and identify project risks.
Product Reference
Product photos, drawings, links, existing samples or a reference model that shows what you want to source.
Specifications
Dimensions, materials, construction, finish, colour, functions and any non-negotiable technical requirements.
Order Quantity
Estimated quantity per item, preferred MOQ, expected reorder frequency and whether the project is a trial or ongoing program.
Target Cost
Target buying price, preferred Incoterm and the commercial priorities that guide supplier and material recommendations.
Quality & Compliance
Required performance level, testing standards, certifications, inspection criteria and destination-market requirements.
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging expectations, labelling, destination, required delivery window and any special handling or shipping constraints.
A confirmed sourcing brief that gives every candidate supplier the same product, quality, quantity and commercial basis for evaluation and quotation.
From Supplier Search to an Evidence-Based Shortlist
Lemot searches beyond supplier listings. We identify relevant candidates, screen their fit against the confirmed brief, verify key capabilities and align quotations before recommending who should move forward.
Supplier Discovery
We search our qualified network and relevant manufacturing regions for suppliers that match the product, materials, volume and target market.
Preliminary Screening
Candidate relevance, production scope, MOQ, lead time, export experience and willingness to meet the brief are checked before detailed comparison.
Capability Verification
We verify key company information and assess production capability, quality systems, certificates and operational risks relevant to the project.
Shortlist & Recommendation
The strongest candidates are presented with comparable information, key trade-offs and a clear recommendation rationale for your review.
Specifications, materials, dimensions, construction and finish.
MOQ, unit price, payment terms, tooling, sampling and lead time.
Packaging, Incoterm, destination assumptions and related charges.
Nothing Moves Into Production Until the Details Are Locked
Lemot coordinates the sample and commercial confirmation process so that the approved product, final quotation, responsibilities and production plan are documented before the supplier begins mass production.
Lemot confirms sample requirements, cost and timing with the selected supplier, then follows the sample through preparation.
Feedback, changes and unresolved details are recorded and coordinated with the supplier until the sample is ready for a final decision.
The approved sample and related specifications become the reference point for production and later quality inspection.
An approved sample reference and a confirmed order package covering product details, commercial terms, production timing, quality requirements and delivery responsibilities.
Ready for Production* Sampling charges and any separately requested product development service are quoted and confirmed before the related work begins.
Know What Is Happening Before the Next Decision
Once production begins, a dedicated Lemot project manager follows the agreed schedule, records key milestones and raises changes or risks before they affect quality, cost or delivery.
Current progress against the confirmed production plan and upcoming critical dates.
Status updates showing completed, current and next milestones.
Material shortages, supplier delays or changes that may affect the agreed timeline.
Revised timing, expected impact and the supplier’s recovery plan.
Relevant production, packing and readiness information provided during execution.
Photos, updates and supporting records relevant to the project stage.
Responsibility, corrective action, deadlines and items requiring a commercial decision.
A documented issue summary with impact, options and recommended next action.
When an issue affects the approved product, cost, schedule or delivery, Lemot explains the impact and available options before coordinating the action you approve with the supplier.
One DedicatedProject Manager
Inspect the Order Before It Is Released for Shipment
Inspection findings are documented and shared before shipment approval, giving you evidence to accept the order, request corrective action or arrange a re-inspection when necessary.
Checked Against What Was Approved
The inspection scope is prepared from the confirmed order information and agreed quality requirements.
- 01Approved sample and specifications
- 02Quantity and workmanship criteria
- 03Dimensions, materials, colour and function
- 04Packaging, labels and shipping marks
Evidence You Can Review
Findings are organised so that you can see what was checked, what was found and what action is recommended.
You Decide What Happens Next
Lemot communicates the inspection result and coordinates the action you approve with the supplier.
The order can move into the agreed shipping arrangement.
The supplier addresses agreed findings before release.
Corrected goods are checked again when required.
Shipment is coordinated only after you have reviewed the inspection result and approved the next action.
Client Approves Shipment* Inspection scope, sampling method and acceptance criteria are confirmed according to the order and project requirements. Re-inspection may involve an additional separately confirmed charge.
Choose the Delivery Model That Fits Your Operation
After shipment approval, Lemot coordinates the documents, handover and delivery arrangement under the selected FOB, CIF or DDP term while keeping the related logistics charges visible.
Factory-side export preparation and cargo handover at the agreed port.
Main freight, insurance, destination customs and final delivery.
Origin handling, main freight and basic cargo insurance to the named port.
Import clearance, destination charges and inland delivery.
The agreed end-to-end delivery scope to the named destination.
Receiving readiness and any responsibilities excluded from the quotation.
* The exact responsibility and cost scope follows the final quotation and agreed Incoterm. Duties, taxes, inspections and destination charges vary by country, product and delivery arrangement.
When a Problem Appears, the Project Record Still Matters
If an issue is discovered after delivery, Lemot helps organise the evidence, clarify responsibility and coordinate communication, negotiation, claims and corrective action with the relevant supplier.
We organise the submitted evidence and compare it with the order records, approved specifications and inspection information.
The issue is discussed with the relevant parties to clarify likely cause, contractual responsibility and any missing information.
Lemot supports communication with the supplier and presents the evidence and requested remedy during negotiation.
Agreed actions, deadlines and supporting records are followed and documented through the conclusion of the case.
* Lemot assists with evidence organisation, communication and negotiation. The final remedy depends on the facts, order terms, supplier responsibility and agreement between the relevant parties; a particular outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Questions Before You Start a Project
These answers explain how responsibilities, approvals and information move through a Lemot-managed sourcing project in China.
You approve the key decisions.
Lemot manages the local execution.
01 What information do you need before sourcing begins?
We normally begin with the product specifications, reference images or drawings, expected quantity, target price, quality requirements, packaging needs and required delivery date. If part of the brief is incomplete, Lemot helps identify the decisions that must be clarified before suppliers are compared.
02 Who makes the final supplier, sample and shipment decisions?
You retain the approval authority. Lemot organises the information, performs the agreed checks, highlights risks and provides recommendations; you approve the supplier, final sample, order terms and shipment release at the relevant decision points.
03 How are suppliers shortlisted and verified?
Suppliers are screened against the actual brief, including product fit, capacity, quality expectations, pricing, lead time and commercial requirements. The verification scope can include company information, production capability, quality systems, certificates and an on-site factory audit where required.
04 How do you compare quotations with different specifications?
Lemot first aligns the comparison basis—such as dimensions, materials, construction, finish, packaging, MOQ, payment terms and delivery terms. Differences and exclusions are then identified so that the quotations can be reviewed on a more comparable basis rather than by unit price alone.
05 What happens if the first sample needs changes?
The required revisions are documented and communicated to the supplier, followed by correction, resampling or confirmation of an updated specification as appropriate. Production should not proceed against an unapproved sample unless you explicitly authorise a different arrangement.
06 How will we see what is happening during production?
Your project manager follows the agreed production milestones and shares relevant status updates, supporting records and issues that require a decision. The exact reporting frequency depends on the order, production cycle and selected service scope.
07 What happens if an inspection finds a problem?
The findings are documented and shared before shipment approval. Depending on the issue, the next step may be corrective action, sorting, rework, replacement of affected units or reinspection. The goods are released only after the agreed approval requirement has been met.
08 Does Lemot stay involved after the goods are shipped?
Yes, within the agreed scope. Lemot can coordinate shipping information and delivery follow-up and, if an issue is reported after delivery, help organise evidence, clarify responsibility and support supplier communication, negotiation, claims and corrective actions. A specific remedy depends on the evidence, order terms and agreement between the relevant parties.
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