In today’s complex supply chain environment, managing multiple suppliers in China requires precision, transparency, and tight coordination. At Eurasia Consultis, we specialize in just that. In this article, we break down how we successfully handled a high-stakes, multi-supplier sourcing project for a European client—delivering on quality, timeline, and cost.
The Challenge: One Client, Multiple Product Lines
A leading European retailer approached us to help source and consolidate fiv different product categories from four separate suppliers across China. Their goal: launch a new private-label collection in time for peak season, without sacrificing consistency or compliance.
Products included:
- Recyclable geotextiles for landscaping
- CE-certified safety footwear
- Waterproof building membranes (HPV & EPDM)
- SPC flooring for indoor use
- Custom-branded packaging elements
The risks were clear:
- Misaligned timelines
- Quality inconsistency
- Higher logistics costs
- Communication gaps across factories
Step 1: Supplier Coordination & Alignment
We began by identifying and pre-vetting factories in different regions:
- Zhejiang for SPC and membranes
- Guangdong for packaging
- Shandong for geotextiles
- Fujian for safety shoes
Rather than working with factories independently, we acted as the central coordinator. This meant:
- Synchronizing timelines across all suppliers
- Standardizing specs and documentation
- Unifying packaging requirements and labeling formats
- Managing communication in both Chinese and English
“We don’t just source. We orchestrate every step—from quote to loading dock.”
Step 2: QC and Lab Testing Across Categories
Each product required different compliance standards, including:
- REACH, CE, and RoHS for materials
- EN ISO 20345 for safety footwear
- Moisture-resistance and fire tests for SPC flooring
We performed:
- Mid-line and final AQL-based inspections
- Third-party lab tests for certifications
- Real-time updates with photo-verified reports
Result: Every product passed inspection before shipment—with zero compliance issues at customs.
Step 3: Consolidated Freight Strategy
To save cost and reduce customs complexity, we organized:
- Cross-province shipment consolidation to our local warehouse
- Unified pallet optimization to reduce dead space
- A single DDP contract with one customs broker for all SKUs
We also implemented live container tracking for the client’s internal ops team, keeping them updated on:
- Departure schedules
- Container ETA
- Documentation status
Outcome: A full 40HQ container delivered to France on time, with customs-cleared goods ready for shelf placement.
Key Takeaways: What Made the Project a Success
| Success Factor | How We Delivered |
| Multi-supplier coordination | One point of contact + bilingual project lead |
| Compliance | Lab tests + pre-shipment QC + traceable certification |
| Timely delivery | Unified timeline management + milestone reviews |
| Cost optimization | Freight consolidation + packaging redesign |
| Transparency | Weekly status reports + 24/7 supplier comms |
Why Eurasia Consultis?
At Eurasia Consultis, we go beyond typical sourcing. We manage complexity—so you don’t have to. Our process gives you:
- Factory access without language barriers
- Hands-on quality control
- Freight and customs coordination
- Reliable lead time forecasting
Have a multi-product or multi-supplier project coming up? Let’s build a supply chain that works—for your margins, your timelines, and your customers.
Contact Eurasia Consultis for a tailored sourcing consultation.