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B2B sourcing agent · China → worldwide

From factory to your store.

Tell us what you want to sell. We find the right manufacturer in China, inspect every order at the factory and ship it straight to your store, customs included.

3jobs, one partner
1point of contact
0middle warehouse
2languages, EN · FR

What is Sourcetrium?

Sourcetrium is a B2B sourcing agent founded by Chrifi and Korkdan (C&K). We connect retailers around the world with vetted manufacturers in China and run the whole chain for them: supplier search, price negotiation, samples, on-site quality inspection, freight, customs clearance and direct delivery from the factory to the store. There is no middle warehouse, and our clients deal with a single point of contact.

Founders
Chrifi & Korkdan (C&K)
Sourcing origin
China
Clients
Retailers, shops and chains
Service area
Worldwide
Delivery
Factory → store, no warehouse
Languages
English, French
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The trium

Three jobs. One standard.

Three jobs, one partner. The factory, Sourcetrium and you, connected by a single bridge.

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Source

Find the right manufacturer at the right price.

  • Factory search and vetting
  • Price and MOQ negotiation
  • Samples and private label (OEM)
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Inspect

You won't see the goods before delivery, so we see them for you.

  • Pre-shipment inspection at the factory
  • Photo and video report
  • Compliance and labelling for your market
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Deliver

From the factory to your door by sea, air or rail.

  • Freight booking and insurance
  • Customs clearance, DDP option
  • Direct delivery to your store

Order tracking

From one dock to the other, every step is tracked.

19 500 kmExample: Ningbo → Antwerp by sea
  1. BriefYour product, quantity and deadline
  2. SourcingFactories vetted and shortlisted
  3. SamplesApproved by you
  4. InspectionAQL check at the factory
  5. ShippingFreight and customs
  6. DeliveredIn your store

Quality control

Nothing ships until it passes.

Our inspections follow the AQL sampling method (ISO 2859-1), the standard used by importers worldwide. The inspector counts, measures and tests a random sample of your order, then checks packaging and labels.

  • Quantity, colours and sizes match the order
  • Materials and finish checked against the approved sample
  • Function and safety tests where relevant
  • Cartons, labels and barcodes verified
Inspection reportExample
OrderST-1042 · 5,000 cotton tote bags
SamplingAQL 2.5 · 200 pcs checked
Critical defects0
Major defects2 (limit 10)
Minor defects4 (limit 14)
CartonsOK · 100 × 50 pcs

Commitments

Further, with full transparency.

Compliance

Every product checked against the rules of your market: CE marking, REACH, labelling and safety standards.

Transparency

Factory price and our fee on separate lines of every quote.

Traceability

Every document, photo and report of your order kept in TriumHub.

Network

One origin. Every market.

We source from China's main manufacturing hubs and deliver to retailers in any country. We match factories to your sector. The HS code on each label is the customs chapter your products fall under.

New YorkMontréalLondonParisBrusselsCasablancaDubaiNingboYiwuShenzhenGuangzhou● Example destinations● Sourcing hubs
  • HS 42Bags & accessories
  • HS 94Home & lighting
  • HS 33Beauty & packaging
  • HS 48Stationery & paper
  • HS 95 03Toys & kids
  • HS 85Electronics accessories
  • HS 95 06Sports & outdoor

Glossary

Import, made simple.

MOQ
Minimum order quantity: the smallest order a factory accepts for a product.
OEM / private label
A product made by a factory and sold under your own brand.
AQL
Acceptable quality limit: the sampling standard (ISO 2859-1) used to inspect a batch before shipping.
FOB
Free on board: the price covers goods loaded on the ship in China. Freight and import are extra.
DDP
Delivered duty paid: the price covers everything up to your door, including customs duties and taxes.
HS code
The international customs code of a product. It sets the import duty rate.

Our software

TriumHub: every order, in real time

TriumHub is the platform we are building for our clients. It brings each order together, from brief to delivery.

  • Step-by-step trackingSourcing, samples, production, inspection, shipping.
  • Quality reports onlineInspection photos and videos in one place.
  • All documents togetherQuotes, invoices, shipping and customs papers.
Client portal · coming soon
Order #ST-10425,000 cotton tote bags · example
In progress
  1. ✓Brief approved03/09
  2. ✓3 factories shortlisted08/09
  3. ✓Sample approved17/09
  4. 4Factory inspectiontoday
  5. 5Shipping & customs
  6. 6Delivered to store

Who we are

Two founders, one point of contact

We started Sourcetrium so that any retailer can buy factory-direct without taking the risks alone. We choose the factories, we check the goods, and we answer your messages ourselves.

We see the goods before you do, so you never get a bad surprise.
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ChrifiCo-founder · C
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KorkdanCo-founder · K

FAQ

Questions retailers ask us

What does a China sourcing agent do?

A sourcing agent finds and vets manufacturers in China, negotiates prices, manages samples and production, inspects quality and organises shipping. Sourcetrium does all of this and also delivers directly to your store.

Is there a minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

It depends on the product and the factory. We negotiate minimums to fit the size of your business and state them clearly in every quote.

How long does an order take?

Usually a few weeks for sourcing and samples, then production time, then freight: faster by air, cheaper by sea. Every quote includes a timeline.

Who handles customs and import duties?

We can deliver to your door with duties and taxes paid (DDP), or you can clear customs yourself. We advise the best option for your country.

How do you check quality?

An inspector checks a random sample of your goods at the factory using the AQL method before shipping. You receive a photo report and nothing ships without your approval.

How does payment work?

By bank transfer against invoice: a deposit when production starts and the balance before shipping.

How much does Sourcetrium cost?

Our fee depends on the project and is shown as a separate line in every quote, so you always see the factory price and our fee.

Do you work with small shops?

Yes. We work with independent shops as well as chains, in any country.

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Your next order starts here.

Free quote

Request for quotation

Tell us about your project. We come back with first supplier options and an estimate. No commitment.

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