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For brands, wholesalers, and importers
B2B Product Sourcing, Purchasing & Fulfillment in China
Send Greetbuy your product specifications, quantities, target pricing, and market requirements. A dedicated purchasing team can screen suppliers, compare quotes and samples, follow purchasing or production, and coordinate inspection, warehousing, consolidation, and international shipping.
- From purchasing brief to supplier shortlist
- One team coordinates quotes, samples, and orders
- Purchasing, inspection, and fulfillment connected
When Assisted Product Sourcing Makes Sense
Assisted sourcing is a better fit when a project needs supplier communication, option comparison, or continued follow-up beyond submitting a product link.
Multiple Suppliers or Many SKUs
Quotes, purchasing status, arrivals, and later consolidation need to be managed in one workflow.
Samples or Brand Customization
Samples, logos, labels, packaging, materials, or other custom requirements require repeated coordination.
Ongoing Purchasing and Fulfillment
Orders or production need follow-up, followed by inspection, warehousing, packing, and international shipping.
Already Have a Specific 1688 Product Link?
If the product, specifications, and quantity are already confirmed, ordering online through Greetbuy is usually faster and may qualify for the Basic Plan with no purchasing service fee.
From Sourcing Brief to International Delivery
Key information and the next step are confirmed at each stage before purchasing, inspection, and fulfillment move forward.
01
Confirm the Sourcing Brief
Organize product, quantity, budget, target market, compliance, customization, and delivery requirements.
Output: an actionable sourcing brief02
Find and Screen Suppliers
Collect candidate products and suppliers, then compare fit, capabilities, and commercial terms using available information.
Output: supplier and product shortlist03
Compare Quotes and Samples
Confirm MOQ, unit pricing, samples, customization, packaging, lead time, payment, and other key terms.
Output: quote comparison and sample approval record04
Purchase and Follow the Order
Place the order under the confirmed plan and follow supplier preparation, production milestones, and expected warehouse arrival.
Output: purchasing record and status updates05
Inspect Arrivals and Handle Issues
Check arrivals within the confirmed inspection scope and assist with supplier communication when visible issues are found.
Output: inspection photos, records, and handling recommendations06
Consolidate, Pack, and Arrange Shipping
Arrange storage, consolidation, packing, weighing, and a shipping plan based on the goods and destination.
Output: packing data and shipping planChoose the Right Way to Buy from China
Each route solves a different problem. Choose based on how defined the product is, whether supplier development is needed, and how much fulfillment support you want.
| Option | Best For | Sourcing and Supplier Communication | Purchasing and Fulfillment | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Product Sourcing | Complex B2B projects involving multiple suppliers, customization, or ongoing follow-up. | A purchasing team searches, compares, and coordinates against the brief. | Purchasing, inspection, warehousing, packing, and shipping can be connected. | Submit a Request |
| 1688 Online Purchasing | Routine purchasing with a confirmed 1688 link, specifications, and quantity. | You search and select products; full assisted sourcing is not included. | Online orders connect to purchasing, receiving, standard inspection, and international shipping. | Explore 1688 Purchasing |
| Taobao Agent Service | Retail, small-quantity, or specified Taobao product purchases. | Focused on buying specified products rather than supplier development or production negotiation. | Purchasing and core warehouse fulfillment support are provided per order. | Explore Taobao Purchasing |
| Freight Forwarder | Goods are ready with an existing supplier and only shipping is needed. | Usually does not handle product sourcing, supplier screening, or purchasing management. | Focused on transportation, customs documents, and destination delivery. | View Shipping Options |
Pricing and quotation
Confirm the Scope Before Sourcing Begins
Assisted sourcing uses the Professional Plan. After receiving your brief, we review feasibility and quote according to the product, quantity, customization, inspection, and delivery scope.
Professional Plan5% of Product ValueMinimum Service Fee: USD 50
Plan Scope
- Product search and preliminary supplier screening
- Quote comparison and price communication
- Sample, customization, and order coordination
- Purchasing or production follow-up and quality management
Usually Quoted Separately
- Products, samples, tooling, and customization
- Supplier domestic shipping and taxes
- Optional strict inspection and value-added warehouse services
- International shipping, insurance, duties, and destination charges
Product value, service scope, and the fee calculation base follow the confirmed quote or service proposal. Changes in project scope may change the fee.
What Happens After Products Are Purchased
These scenes are based on Greetbuy's actual warehouse and order-handling workflow, showing how purchasing records connect with receiving checks, warehousing, consolidated packing, and international shipping.
Online Order and Purchasing Records
SKU, supplier, purchasing, arrival, and product status are recorded together for ongoing multi-batch order follow-up.
Receiving Checks and Product Photos
The warehouse checks visible issues within the confirmed scope and provides inspection photos or records.
Multi-Supplier Receiving and Consolidation
Goods from different suppliers enter one warehouse workflow for receiving and centralized management. Products can be stored free at the Greetbuy warehouse for up to 90 days while other orders or supplier shipments arrive.
Consolidated Packing and Shipping Preparation
Goods are consolidated and reinforced as required, then actual weight and dimensions are checked before the shipping plan is confirmed.
International Shipping and Destination Delivery
After packing and weighing, available shipping methods are compared by cargo type, chargeable weight, timing, and destination. Greetbuy arranges international dispatch after the customer confirms the cost and route.
View International Shipping OptionsQuestions to Confirm Before Sourcing Starts
What is the difference between assisted sourcing and ordering online from 1688?
Assisted sourcing is for projects that still need suppliers, option comparison, sample coordination, or continued follow-up. 1688 online ordering is for routine purchases with a confirmed product link, specification, and quantity, so the order can usually be placed faster.
What information should I include in an RFQ?
Provide product images or links, specifications, estimated quantity, target price, destination, compliance requirements, customization, and preferred delivery timing. A complete brief makes it easier to assess supplier and plan fit.
How is the sourcing service fee calculated?
The current Professional Plan charges 5% of product value, with a minimum service fee of USD 50. Products, samples, tooling, customization, value-added inspection, international shipping, and taxes are usually separate. The confirmed quote or service proposal controls.
Can I use Greetbuy if I already have suppliers in China?
Yes. You can use receiving, inspection, warehousing, consolidation, packing, and international shipping services only. Scope and pricing follow the Receiving Plan or the confirmed service proposal.
Can Greetbuy guarantee quality and lead time?
We screen, follow up, and inspect within the agreed scope and assist when issues are found. We cannot guarantee future supplier performance, detect every hidden defect, or promise an unconfirmed fixed lead time. Inspection scope, approval points, and responsibilities are clarified before the project starts.
Ready to Share Your Sourcing Requirements?
Send the product, quantity, budget, customization requirements, and destination. We will first review the project scope and next step.