Digital tools
Smarter sourcing, with digital tools.
ECI uses digital tools and innovative, AI-assisted methods to compare offers, follow your orders and keep everyone aligned, and can also assist you with your website.
€5M+
in annual sourcing & trading transactions
Shanghai · Montélimar
Two offices, one team
What we do
Technology that serves the team on the ground, and your visibility
Tools help us work faster and show you more. People still make the decisions.
01
Offer comparison
Supplier offers laid out in a structured comparison: prices, minimum quantities, lead times and conditions.
02
Order and shipment follow-up
Your orders and shipments followed in clear, regularly updated formats.
03
Shared documents
Specifications, reports and photos gathered so that everyone works from the same information.
04
Communication with suppliers
Tools that make exchanges with Chinese suppliers smoother, backed by our Chinese-speaking team.
05
AI-assisted research
Market and supplier research accelerated by AI, then verified by our team.
06
Website assistance
Help with your online presence, such as product pages, multilingual content and e-commerce set-up.
How it works
Tools adapted to your needs, in 3 steps
No unnecessary complexity: we use what is useful for your project.
1
Understand
We review how you buy today and where you lack visibility.
2
Set up
We choose the tools and formats that fit your project and your team.
3
Use and improve
We apply them to your orders and adjust them as your needs change.
Who it’s for
For companies that want to see clearly in their China purchases
Importers who want more visibility, online sellers, and companies that want to modernise their purchasing process.
Visibility
A clearer view of offers, orders and shipments.
Time savings
Less back-and-forth, faster comparisons.
People first
Technology backs our team, it does not replace it.
Adapted
Tools chosen for your project, not a one-size-fits-all system.
Technology and a team on the ground, working together.
FAQ
Digital tools: your questions
What digital tools does ECI use?
A mix adapted to each project: offer comparison, order and shipment follow-up, document sharing, communication and AI-assisted research. Tell us what you need and we will explain what we can set up.
Can ECI help with my website?
Yes, website assistance is part of our offer. Tell us about your project, such as product pages, multilingual content or e-commerce, and we will see how to help.
Does AI replace the people on the ground?
No. AI helps us research and analyse faster. Supplier relations, audits and negotiations remain handled by our team in Shanghai and in France.
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