How to Evaluate Overseas Suppliers Before Your First Order
A practical checklist for distributors and brand owners assessing factories before placing a first lighting order.
Before placing a first overseas lighting order, buyers should look past catalog photos. Confirm production capacity, quality records, and communication habits with a structured evaluation.
Evaluation Checklist
- Request recent inspection reports and a factory tour or video walkthrough
- Compare sample quality against the quoted mass-production standard
- Clarify lead times, MOQ, and who owns tooling and packaging files
