On-Ground Execution
Advisory & On-Ground Services
Beyond the trade desk: when you need an operator inside the factory in China working for your outcome — not just goods on a quote.
Advisory
Four ways to engage
For buyers who want an operator on the ground, not just goods on a quote. Choose by exposure, timeline, and how much you want handled in person.
3 weeks · fixed fee · written deliverable
Risk Diagnostic
A written audit of your current Asian supplier base across seven operational factors — delivered as a PDF your team can act on the week it lands.
- Seven-factor written audit
- Red-amber-green supplier ratings
- Prioritized action list with commercial implications
On-site · China & Southeast Asia
Execution Sprint
Physical factory qualification, alternative-supplier shortlists and negotiation support when you have decided to diversify or re-qualify.
- On-site qualification on the 7-Factor protocol
- Alternative shortlists — China, Vietnam, Thailand
- Contract coordination and terms negotiation
Monthly · private advisor access
Advisor Retainer
A private line into factory-floor reality — negotiation coaching and quiet sanity checks before your high-stakes calls.
- Private WhatsApp or Signal line
- Two 60-minute strategy calls a month
- Negotiation prep before major calls
Per visit · Shanghai & East China
Shanghai Concierge
On-the-ground support for executives visiting China — so a factory trip runs on your terms, in your language.
- Airport pickup and executive hosting
- Interpretation and factory-visit coordination
- Live on-site negotiation backup