1 – Requirements Gathering – The first step in the Sourcing Process is for an SCT Client Representative to work with you in determining your project's full requirements and specifications, including any technical drawings. These requirements typically include, but are not limited to, estimated quantities, purchase frequency, current price, target price, packaging requirements, full product specifications, etc. Additionally, we will need a sample of your product and packaging artwork, as appropriate. This step will typically take one (1) week.

2 – Quoting – The SCT Client Representative will submit your Sourcing Request to our Sourcing Department. The Sourcing Department works with our supplier factories to generate the most competitive pricing possible without sacrificing quality. Within no more than three (3) weeks, you will receive a complete quote from us, including the following: Unit Price FOB China, Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), any applicable Mold Fees, the Sampling Charge, estimated units that can fit into a 20'/40' container for shipping, and an estimated shipping charge.

3 – Sampling – After you have approved the quote presented to you and provided the sampling fee, we will run a production-ready sample for you. When this sample is completed, you will be sent pictures for preliminary approval. You will then be sent the actual sample. Should the sample be insufficient or require minor changes, we will then proceed with the creation of another sample for you. There is typically a small sampling fee of $50 to $100 (for non-technical items). We require this sampling phase to ensure that you are 100% satisfied with the final product that you will receive. Samples typically take 2-3 weeks to create, depending on the nature of the product.

4 – Production – After you are satisfied with your sample and you would like to initiate the full production of your goods, we require a signed Purchase Order. Along with this Purchase Order, you will be required to pay a 30% deposit on your total order (unless other financing terms are arranged). This deposit is required before any goods are produced. The 70% balance of your order will be paid at the time of loading, once production is complete. When we receive your signed Purchase Order and 30% deposit, we will work with our factory partners to produce your goods, in a timely manner. Production is 45-60 days, depending on the nature of the product. You will be given full production timeline expectations on a project by project basis during the Quoting cycle.

5 – Quality Control – During the production process and before any items are packaged for shipment, our Quality Control team will be on-site at the factory to guarantee that your product is produced according to the quality and technical guidelines that you have presented to us.

6 – Shipping – After our Quality Control team has cleared your product for shipment, the goods will be packaged and prepared to be sent. We will oversee the transportation of your product from the factory, to the port, and onto a shipping vessel. We can ship to any port that you specify. Note that we take full responsibility for getting your product to a China port and onto a vessel bound for you. You are then responsible for picking up your product from whichever International port you specify. We will help you through the customs process and assist you with any shipping-related issues. However, your product will be shipped in your name. Shipping usually takes three weeks to North America.