Sourcing


Other Time Frame Concerns

  • Activities are delayed during the Lunar (Chinese) New Year
  • Inquiry time may vary considerably for unique items.
  • UL and CE certification may require additional time and cost.


Other Payment Concerns

  • CMS can arrange all customs requirements including classification, duty drawbacks, bonding and shipment pre-clearances or client can arrange.
  • Special orders or extensive research tasks may require a retainer, which is usually credited to the first order.
  • Full, and larger containers result in considerably lower costs to the clients.  Advanced shipping schedules can also reduce costs.
  • Quotes are normally for sea shipment.  Air freight is considerably higher.
  • Shipping costs are affected by seasonal traffic.
  • Quotes include a currency fluctuation band.
consulting service
With a profession network around the world, CMS's extensive experiences in manufacturing could help our clients to conduct in depth training to their global sources in terms of Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Product Qualification, Vendor Qualification, Collaboration in New Product Development, TPM, Core Quality Tools (SPC, DOE, MSA, FMEA, Control Plan, DFSS) etc.