Services
Sphere Resources provides a variety of trade services to make offshore manufacturing easy for your business.
Trade Consulting Made for You
Sphere Resources mission is to excel across all areas of international trade and to be a one-stop shop for your offshore business needs. Our experienced team in China is able to provide you with an individualized level of service according to your business requirements.
Our Services
Our main goal is for you to gain control of your product designs and manufacturing by providing a bridge to Chinese manufacturing and providing design-to-delivery support.
Source & Supply
We specialize in sourcing and procurement in China which helps you reduce your vendors from double-digits to one.
Quality Control
We understand that your business depends on the quality of its products. We have a competent quality control team to check everything for you.
Factory Audits
We perform a comprehensive inspection and audit reports to help you reduce financial risk and questionable sustainable practices.
Logistics
We provide sea and air freight shipping services, providing you with advice on the best options given your price and time demands.
Offshoring
We want to increase your profit margin while unlocking product customization and offshore solutions to solve your business’s needs.
Offshore Product Sourcing
Sourcing is at the core of what we do. We’ve helped hundreds of companies, big and small, develop all manner of products. Learn more about Sphere’s advantage below.
Product Categories
We’ve gained expertise in a wide variety of industries over the last 15 years. Check out the products we’ve sourced over that time period below or contact us with your specific needs.
Product Sourcing Advantages
Since 2009, Sphere Resources has helped hundreds of western businesses develop and manufacture their products in China and Southeast Asia.
Key Relationships
Through our 15 years of sourcing in Asia, we’ve developed a considerable network of relationships in every industry which give our clients an edge when placing orders.
Fast & Free Quotes
Our team can quickly find quotes for the products you need from a factory that meets your requirements.
Wide Experience
We’ve sourced everything from farm machinery to sports apparel to coffee cups. Our experience allows us to meet your exact specifications and give helpful advice.
End-to-End Services
Our team can quickly find quotes for the products you need from a factory that meets your requirements.
PDF Catalogues
Check out just a few of the catalogues we have to offer.
Quality Control & Factory Audits
Because of our China office’s location, we are able to provide hands-on quality control inspections to verify product quality, quantity, and packaging before your goods ship and final payment is made to the factory.
Case Study: Audit of Consumables Factory
Sphere Resources’ experienced inspectors are able to perform social compliance, manufacturing, environmental, and structural audits, helping you minimize risks and engage in ethical and sustainable business practices.
Quality Control & Factory Audit Advantages
Strategic
Location
With our headquarters located in the heart of Chinese manufacturing, we are only a few hours away from most factories.
Years of
Experience
Our experience has enabled us to quickly identify red flags and common pitfalls when inspecting factories.
Help Your Factory
Pass Inspection
If you already have a factory that needs to pass an audit or obtain certification, we’ll work with them to make sure they get it.
Superior
Communication
Our international staff makes it easier to make your needs understood and communicate effectively.
Regular
Inspections
We can simplify your quality control processes by automatically performing your required QC on a regular schedule.
Highly-Detailed
Reports
Our reports have been refined over years of QC in a wide range of industries to ensure you have the information you need.
Logistics
Managing logistics in China can be a frustrating and confusing enterprise. That’s why so many companies let us handle it for them. We’ll create unique solutions based on your needs to save on freight and warehouses costs, as well as helping your achieve operational targets such as drop shipping or just-in-time manufacturing.
SEA & Air Shipping Solutions
We provide sea and air freight shipping services with all terms from EXW to DAP, along with providing you with advice on the best options given your price and time demands.
We’ll negotiate directly with shipping companies and freight forwarders to make sure there are no hidden charges, overpriced rates, or unfavourable terms. We also benefit from the sheer volume that we ship and are able to give you rates not otherwise available.
Offshore Warehousing
Looking to store your goods cheaply and securely in China? We’ll help make that happen and arrange for them to be sent as soon as they’re needed. This allows you to restock quickly where you need it most without needing to wait for long production times or pay high in-country storage fees.
Avoid paying multiple duty fees by shipping directly from our warehouses. Our staff will pick up and pack your products and process orders directly from your website.
Sphere Logistics Advantages
Since 2009, Sphere Resources has helped hundreds of western businesses develop and manufacture their products in China and Southeast Asia.
Utilize Our Prizing
Because we ship so much quantity, we have the lowest possible rates on all types of freight.
Bespoke Service
One size does not fit all with logistics and we help find creative solutions that meet your specific needs.
Insider Knowledge
Receive up to date information from inside China on shipping times, best methods of transport, and other tips.
Offshore Payment Consolidation
Tired of high transfer and currency conversion costs? Let us handle your out-of-country payments for you, saving you on fees and time. Pay us one lump sum payment, and we’ll handle distribution to all your suppliers.
Additional Services
We’re able to provide a variety of additional offshore services based on your business needs.
- In-house graphic design team
- Packaging consultation to meet your price, design, and sustainability requirements
- Mould development consultation
- IP protection
- Routing and checking point for samples before shipping to you