Procurement Guide

How to Prepare a Factory Inquiry

Organize your product requirements clearly to help factories assess their ability to meet your production needs.

Product Description

Please provide drawings or specifications, materials, dimensions, intended use, and packaging requirements.

Specify Order Requirements

Specify the quantity, destination, and desired delivery time, and distinguish between fixed requirements and negotiable terms.

Standardize Comparison Criteria

Please have candidate factories specify the assumptions underlying their quotes and any items not included. Compare quotes based on the same product requirements, and confirm sample arrangements before proceeding.

Confirm the following before proceeding with the project

Document requirements and mutually agreed-upon acceptance criteria prior to production.

Points to NoteWritten Confirmation Content
Product SpecificationsDrawings, Materials, Tolerances, and Applicable Standards
Terms and ConditionsQuantity, Unit Price, Currency, and Payment Terms
Quality and DeliveryPrototyping, Inspection Scope, Packaging, and Destination

How can you determine if a factory meets your project requirements?

Please confirm production capacity, samples, and product specifications with the factory based on the specific project. Contact MakersCN for assistance with communication and coordination.

How are service fees determined?

After submitting the project scope, the operations team will confirm the applicable fees and payment arrangements before services begin.

Continue exploring

How to Compare Factory Quotes
Use a standardized checklist to evaluate candidate factories and quotes.
How to Plan a Factory Tour
Organize production verification questions into a workable site visit itinerary.