How buyers typically engage
These are illustrative scenarios — not client cases. They show the kinds of situations where a China-based partner can save time and reduce risk.
A buyer looking for a Chinese supplier
A buyer needs help finding a Chinese manufacturer for a product category they have not sourced from China before.
How Charmmy supports:
- Supplier research across the relevant product category
- Initial information review on shortlisted candidates
- Communication assistance for the first round of inquiries
A buyer checking a supplier
A buyer has been approached by (or found) a Chinese supplier and wants more information before committing money or sharing product designs.
How Charmmy supports:
- Background review of the supplier’s registration and history
- Risk notes — what is confirmed, what is not, what to ask
- Plain-English summary of available public information
A buyer coordinating a first order
A buyer has placed a first order and wants local coordination during production — specifications confirmed, progress followed up, pre-shipment questions answered.
How Charmmy supports:
- Written communication with the supplier in Chinese
- Status updates on production milestones
- Coordination on packaging, labeling and pre-shipment checks
A buyer comparing two suppliers
A buyer has two candidates that look similar on paper and needs an independent comparison before deciding.
How Charmmy supports:
- Side-by-side research brief on each candidate
- Comparison on the dimensions that matter to the buyer
- A short list of questions to put to each supplier
If any of these sound like your situation, tell me about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about how I work — including what I don’t do.
Do you sell products directly?
Can you find suppliers in China?
Can you verify Chinese suppliers?
What does Procurement Support actually cover?
What is Supplier Research for?
Can you work with an existing supplier?
Can you negotiate prices?
Do you charge sourcing fees?
Can you handle samples?
Can you source custom products?
Can you work with small quantities?
What information do you need from buyers?
What can’t you do?
How fast do you reply?
Where are you based?
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