UK-based sourcing consultancy
Source Smarter from Asia
We help European companies identify, qualify and manage reliable Asian suppliers for industrial components, OEM manufacturing and cost reduction projects.
What we actually manage
Supplier search shaped around your drawings, volumes and commercial targets
Side-by-side quotation logic that makes hidden cost visible
Practical follow-up with Asian manufacturers after the first RFQ
Focus
Industrial components, OEM manufacturing and procurement support
Market
China and Asia supplier development for European SMEs
Outcome
Lower risk, clearer comparisons and better cost control
Where projects drift
The risk is rarely just the supplier name.
Most sourcing problems start earlier: vague requirements, uneven quotation data, unclear quality expectations and slow follow-up across time zones.
High supplier risk
New vendors can look credible online while lacking the systems, capacity or export discipline your project needs.
Difficult communication
Time zones, language gaps and unclear specifications slow down decisions and create avoidable friction.
Quality uncertainty
Samples, tolerances, certifications and inspection expectations need careful alignment before production starts.
Hidden costs
Tooling, packaging, logistics, payment terms and rework can erode savings when the buying process is unmanaged.
Long lead times
Supplier follow-up and production visibility are essential when delivery performance matters to your customers.
The AsiaLinq method
A procurement partner on the ground, not a supplier list.
AsiaLinq sits between your European buying team and the Asian supply base: translating requirements, challenging quotations, monitoring follow-up and keeping the commercial decision focused on total cost and reliability.
Clarify
Qualify
Coordinate
Field notes
Before RFQ
Clarify specification gaps, tolerances, documents and buying priorities so suppliers quote the same requirement.
During sourcing
Screen for manufacturing fit, communication quality, export experience and risk before shortlisting.
After quotation
Compare total cost, challenge assumptions, coordinate samples and keep supplier follow-up moving.
Engagements
Choose the level of support your sourcing work actually needs.
Asia Sourcing
From €2,500
For companies looking for qualified suppliers in China and Asia.
- Structured review of product requirements, target pricing, volumes and supplier criteria
- Market mapping across relevant China and Asia manufacturing clusters
- Supplier identification, initial screening and capability checks
- RFQ preparation, supplier communication and quotation follow-up
- Side-by-side quotation comparison covering price, lead time, MOQ and commercial terms
- Shortlist report with recommended suppliers, risk notes and next-step guidance
Cost Reduction Project
From €7,500 + Success Fee
For manufacturers seeking lower procurement costs.
- Review of current spend, incumbent supplier position and cost-saving targets
- Alternative supplier search for comparable or improved manufacturing capability
- Technical comparison of specifications, tolerances, materials and documentation
- Total cost analysis including tooling, logistics, payment terms and implementation risk
- Commercial negotiation support with qualified suppliers
- Implementation support to help move from approved quotation to production readiness
Commercial model agreed after review of category complexity, target savings and implementation scope.
Discuss this packageProcurement Office
From €1,250/month
For companies needing ongoing sourcing and supplier management.
- Ongoing supplier communication across active projects and purchasing requirements
- RFQ handling for repeat sourcing needs, new components and supplier alternatives
- Procurement coordination for samples, documentation, order status and delivery follow-up
- Supplier performance follow-up to improve responsiveness, quality and schedule visibility
- Monthly sourcing and procurement report for management review
- Flexible support for companies that need an Asia-facing procurement desk without building a local office
Industrial scope
Built around technical categories, not consumer imports.
The work is suited to categories where drawings, quality standards, tooling, production follow-up and total cost all matter.
Pumps & Water Systems
Industrial Components
Machined Parts
Castings & Metal Components
Plastic Components
Electrical Equipment
Agricultural Equipment
OEM Manufacturing
Process
A disciplined route from requirement review to supplier support.
Requirement Review
We clarify specifications, commercial targets, quality requirements and supply-chain constraints before approaching the market.
Supplier Search
We identify relevant Asian manufacturers and screen them against your technical, capacity and export requirements.
Supplier Qualification
We assess credibility, production fit, documentation, communication quality and risk factors before shortlisting suppliers.
RFQ & Negotiation
We manage RFQs, compare quotations, challenge assumptions and support negotiations to improve total cost.
Samples, Production & Ongoing Support
We coordinate samples, supplier follow-up, production readiness and long-term procurement support as needed.
Start with clarity