Our Services

SCB Consulting offers a structured suite of professional services designed to guide European businesses through every stage of their engagement with Chinese suppliers — from initial identification to ongoing procurement management.

Our services may be engaged individually or as an integrated programme, depending on your organisation’s needs and the complexity of your sourcing requirements.

1. Supplier Sourcing

We identify and present a curated selection of Chinese manufacturers that meet your specific product, quality, and commercial requirements. Our sourcing process draws on our China partner’s direct network and years of on-the-ground market knowledge.

What is included:

  • Detailed briefing and requirements analysis
  • Targeted supplier research within our verified network and beyond
  • Comparative quotation gathering and analysis
  • Initial supplier engagement and direct contact facilitation
  • Structured shortlist with supplier profiles and recommendations

2. Supplier Verification

Before committing to a supplier relationship, it is essential to validate the credentials, reliability, and operational capacity of any potential partner. Our verification service provides European buyers with the due diligence they need to proceed with confidence.

What is included:

  • Company registration and legal status verification
  • Business history and credibility assessment
  • Production capacity and facility review
  • Quality management system evaluation
  • Risk assessment and written verification report

3. Trade Intermediation

We act as a professional and culturally fluent intermediary between European buyers and Chinese suppliers, managing the full spectrum of commercial communications and negotiations on your behalf.

What is included:

  • Bilingual communication management (English / Chinese)
  • Commercial negotiation support and representation
  • Cultural advisory to prevent misunderstandings and build trust
  • Contract and agreement review assistance
  • Ongoing liaison throughout the commercial relationship

4. Procurement & Order Management

Once a supplier has been selected and terms agreed, SCB Consulting provides comprehensive support throughout the procurement cycle, ensuring that production proceeds to specification and that delivery is coordinated effectively.

What is included:

  • Production timeline monitoring and follow-up
  • Quality checkpoint coordination
  • Shipping and logistics coordination with freight partners
  • Documentation review and customs preparation support
  • Issue resolution and escalation management

5. China Market Consulting

For organisations seeking to deepen their engagement with China — whether entering the market for the first time or optimising an existing sourcing strategy — SCB Consulting provides strategic advisory services tailored to your specific context.

What is included:

  • China market entry strategy and feasibility assessment
  • Sourcing optimisation and supply chain review
  • Supplier relationship development and consolidation
  • Regulatory and compliance guidance (in collaboration with specialist advisors)
  • Ongoing strategic advisory and market intelligence