Exporting hardware tools since 2002 · Nanjing, China
From First Contact To Delivered Cartons at Umax Tools

From First Contact To Delivered Cartons

Most sourcing problems are communication problems. This is the sequence Umax Tools works through, so a buyer knows what happens after the first message and what information is needed at each step.

Step By Step

Each Stage and the Problem It Removes

  1. Enquiry

    Problem: A vague enquiry produces a vague quotation

    Send item numbers or photographs, the quantity and the market. WhatsApp and email both reach the same team

  2. Quotation

    Problem: Quotations that omit the specification cannot be compared

    We quote with the item number, the materials and sizes on record, and any approvals that item carries

  3. Sampling

    Problem: Feel, weight and finish do not come across in a listing photograph

    Samples of the quoted items are confirmed before the main order

  4. Packing Agreement

    Problem: Packing decided during production is the most common source of disputes

    Colour box, blister and carton details are agreed in writing before production begins

  5. Production and Shipment

    Problem: Buyers lose visibility once an order is placed

    Order progress is reported on the same WhatsApp or email thread the enquiry started on

Products In This Programme

Typical Items Quoted Here

What You Send Us

Information That Makes a Quotation Accurate

  • Item numbers or clear photographs of what you need
  • Quantity per item and the destination market
  • The shelf price point or landed cost you are working to
  • Packing format: colour box, blister, case or bulk

What You Get Back

  • A quotation against item numbers from current production
  • Materials, sizes and approvals on record for each item
  • Sample arrangement before the main order
  • Packing and carton quantity confirmed in writing
FAQ

Questions About From First Contact To Delivered Cartons

What information do you need for a quotation
The item numbers or photographs, the quantity and the destination market. That is enough to start.
How quickly do you reply
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM China time. WhatsApp reaches us fastest.
Can packing be changed after the order
Packing should be agreed before production. Changes after that point have to be re-confirmed and may affect the schedule.

Start With a Product List

Send it on WhatsApp or by email. Our office hours are Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM (GMT+8).