Project management

One contact, one schedule, your project delivered.

ECI coordinates suppliers, samples, quality control and shipping from the first brief to delivery, so that your project in China stays on track.

€5M+

in annual sourcing & trading transactions

Shanghai · Montélimar

Two offices, one team

What we do

A project manager on the ground, from brief to delivery

Custom products, new ranges or multi-supplier orders: we keep everyone aligned so that you do not have to.

01

Scoping and specification

We turn your idea into a clear specification, with requirements, timeline and budget.

02

Planning and milestones

A schedule with the key milestones: samples, validation, production, inspection, shipment.

03

Supplier coordination

We communicate with one or several suppliers in Chinese and make sure instructions are understood.

04

Samples and development

Follow-up of samples, prototypes and modifications, for custom or adapted products.

05

Progress reporting

Regular updates, with risks and delays flagged as early as possible.

06

Handover to logistics

Inspection, shipping and delivery organised as a natural continuation of the project.

How it works

A structured project, in 4 steps

Clear milestones, clear responsibilities.

1

Scope

We define the objectives, specification, budget and deadlines with you.

2

Plan

We set the schedule and select the suppliers involved.

3

Execute and monitor

We coordinate the work, follow the samples and production and report progress.

4

Deliver and review

Goods inspected, shipped and delivered; we review what worked and what to improve.

Who it’s for

For projects that cannot afford to drift

Companies developing a custom product, launching a new range, working with several suppliers or simply without a purchasing team in China.

Single point of contact

One person to talk to, in your language.

Team on the ground

Present in China to follow the work where it happens.

Early warnings

Risks and delays flagged before they become problems.

End-to-end

From sourcing to quality control and freight, within one team.

Production inspection at a factory

Following the work where it happens.

FAQ

Project management in China: your questions

What kind of projects can you manage?

Development of custom products, sourcing of a new product line, orders spread over several suppliers or any import project that needs coordination between suppliers, quality control and shipping.

How will I be kept informed?

Your point of contact gives you regular updates, in your language, and alerts you as soon as a risk or a delay appears.

Can you take over a project that has already started?

Yes. We first review where the project stands, then take over or complement what is already in place.

An import project from China?

Tell us what you need: we will come back to you with a clear approach, qualified suppliers and a controlled budget.