Maple Sourcing helps overseas buyers source products, verify suppliers, manage production, and inspect goods in China. Finding a factory on Alibaba is easy. Finding one that actually delivers, on spec, on time, and with the quality you agreed on, is the hard part.
Most small and mid-size importers run into the same problems: suppliers who look good online but disappear after the deposit, quality that matches the sample but not the production run, and communication that breaks down when something goes wrong.
Based in China since 2012, Maple Sourcing has served 300+ clients across the US, UK, Australia, and Europe. We work with Amazon sellers, independent brands, B2B importers, first-time entrepreneurs, and Kickstarter founders moving from prototype to production.
Two Service Families, One Team
Product Sourcing: Everything it takes to move from supplier search to a confirmed, tracked production order: finding the right factory, developing your sample, locking terms in writing, and following production to shipment readiness.
Quality Control: Buyer-side checks at the four points where importers lose money: verifying the supplier before you pay, auditing the factory before you commit, checking quality during production, and inspecting finished goods before the balance is released.
Different buyers need different levels of support. Some only need supplier verification or a pre-shipment inspection. Others hand over the full path from search to shipment readiness.
Our Services
Product Sourcing
| Service | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Supplier Sourcing | Supplier search, factory screening, price comparison, sample coordination |
| Product Development | Factory matching, specification review, sample rounds, packaging coordination |
| Purchase Management | Price negotiation, payment terms, written purchase order, order confirmation |
| Order Management | Production follow-up, timeline tracking, factory communication, shipment readiness |
Quality Control
| Service | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Supplier Verification | Supplier background check, legal status, production capability, capacity evaluation |
| Factory Audit | On-site assessment, equipment review, quality systems, capacity observation |
| Manufacturing Control | In-process inspection, production monitoring, issue identification, corrective action |
| Quality Inspection | Pre-shipment inspection, AQL sampling, defect assessment, quality reporting |
Not sure where to start? Send us your product details or supplier link. We will recommend whether sourcing, verification, production follow-up, or inspection should come first.
How Fees Work
Our fees are transparent on both sides of the business. Product sourcing runs at 10% of your order value: you see the factory’s real price, you get the factory’s contact details, and our fee is the only money we make on your order. Quality control services run at $300 per man-day, all-inclusive for main industrial cities in Guangdong, with remote locations quoted before you book.
No hidden margins built into factory prices, and no travel surprises added to the invoice. Buyers who compare the real numbers understand what the transparency is worth.
Who We Work With
First-time importers who need help verifying suppliers, checking samples, and catching problems before the first significant order ships.
Amazon FBA sellers who are building private label brands from China and need a team that understands FBA requirements, packaging standards, and the cost of a failed shipment.
Kickstarter founders who have a product concept and a campaign, and need a manufacturing partner who can help move from prototype to production, even at low initial volume.
Established importers who want a team in China to handle supplier communication, production follow-up, and quality oversight without hiring local staff.
We are best suited for buyers who want a structured China-side process, not just the lowest factory quote.
Why Buyers Choose Maple Sourcing
Proven experience with overseas buyers. We have supported 300+ clients, including Amazon sellers, Kickstarter founders, independent brands, and B2B importers.
We help small orders get taken seriously. Our supplier network and local presence help buyers approach factories that may not respond to small or first-time orders from overseas.
One team, end to end. Sourcing, development, purchasing, order follow-up, and quality control, all connected. You do not have to manage four different vendors across different time zones.
Client success example. Ooni Pizza Ovens started as a Kickstarter project and grew into one of the world’s best-known outdoor cooking brands. Starting from 2015, Maple Sourcing supported their China manufacturing process across multiple product lines as they scaled from early production to a global brand.
Learn about our team and how we work →
How It Works
- Send us your project details. Product specs, photos or drawings, Amazon links for competitors’ products if available, target quantity, timeline, and the problem you want solved.
- We review your request and respond within 1 working day with a clear assessment of the likely risks, service fit, and next step.
- We propose a service path, whether that is supplier sourcing, product development, factory audit, purchasing support, production follow-up, or quality inspection.
- Work begins. You receive regular updates in English, with communication arranged around your working hours where possible.
Ready to Start?
Tell us what you are trying to source, develop, verify, manage, or inspect. We will review your project and recommend the most practical next step before you place an order, send a deposit, or release the goods.
