Here is a case study by Dragon Sourcing on Safety Vest, Cotton Bags, College Bags Sourcing Project from the PPE & Stationery category of Retail sector for the year 2019 covering China. For details contact: www.dragonsourcing.com
7. 1. Safety Vest
2. Cotton Bags
3. College Bags
Appendix: Supplier Company Profile Example
Agenda
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8. Cotton Bags – Progress Review
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No. of suppliers contacted No. of suppliers quoted No. of suppliers quoted competitive
prices
No. of suppliers provide the
samples
Cotton Bag
#ofsuppliers
Cotton Bags - Progress Review
Vietnam
Turkey
India
China
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9. Cotton Bags – RFQ summary
India China Vietnam Turkey
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item
picture
Item
number
item item specifications
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1 881818
Cotton bag
long
handles,
yellow
• color: yellow
• 100% cotton, 130g / m²
• with long handles
• with additional cross
stitching for extra stability
• size: H 420 x W 380 mm
N/A N/A 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.52 0.50 0.57 0.74 0.76 0.88 0.56 0.55 0.59 0.79 1.15 1.32 1.25 1.95 0.80 0.86 0.85 1.15
2 881819
Cotton bag
long
handles,
light blue
• color: light blue
• 100% cotton, 130g / m²
• with long handles
• with additional cross
stitching for extra stability
• size: H 420 x W 380 mm
0.55 0.51 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.52 0.50 0.57 0.74 0.76 0.88 0.56 0.55 0.59 0.79 1.15 1.32 1.25 1.95 0.80 0.86 0.85 1.15
3 881822
Cotton bag
mini, red
• color: red
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x W 220
N/A N/A 0.22 0.29 0.25 0.30 0.32 0.42 0.50 0.41 0.81 0.29 0.31 0.39 0.51 1.00 0.74 0.93 1.50 0.50 0.59 1.00 0.65
4 881825
Cotton bag
mini, light
blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x W 220
N/A N/A 0.22 0.29 0.25 0.30 0.30 0.42 0.50 0.41 0.81 0.29 0.31 0.39 0.51 1.00 0.74 0.93 1.50 0.50 0.59 1.00 0.65
5 881826
Cotton bag
mini, d'blue
• color: dark blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x W 220
0.30 0.255 0.22 0.29 0.250 0.300 0.250 0.42 0.50 0.41 0.69 0.29 0.31 0.39 0.51 1.00 0.74 0.93 1.50 0.45 0.54 0.70 0.60
6 881868
Shopping
bag Maxi,
nature
(945498)
• color: nature
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• particularly high capacity
through bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D
100 mm
0.71 0.61 0.41 0.44 0.39 0.55 0.65 0.55 0.90 0.81 0.99 0.72 0.83 0.82 1.20 0.81 1.65 1.70 0.90 0.63 1.00 0.70
7 881873
Cotton bag
Midi light
blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x W 220
0.34 N/A 0.22 0.38 0.25 0.30 0.30 0.42 0.50 0.41 0.69 0.29 0.31 0.39 0.51 1.00 0.67 0.93 1.50 0.45 0.54 0.70 0.60
8 881876
Shopping
Bag Maxi,
black
(945499)
• color: black
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• particularly high capacity
through bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D
100 mm
0.753 N/A 0.57 0.53 0.61 0.83 0.80 0.79 1.14 0.98 1.05 0.67 0.750 0.85 0.82 1.20 1.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0.96 1.20 1.65
Price cheaper than Client current paid price9
10. Cotton Bags – RFQ summary
India China Vietnam Turkey
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item
picture
Item
number
item item specifications
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paid -
Unit
price
(EURO)
2018
paid -
Unit
price
(EURO)
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9 881877
Shopping
Bag Maxi,
red
(945500)
• color: red
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
N/A N/A 0.57 0.53 0.59 0.83 0.96 0.79 1.14 0.98 1.05 0.67 0.75 0.85 0.82 1.20 1.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0.96 1.20 1.65
10 881879
Shopping
Bag Max, i
dark blue
(945502)
• color: dark blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
N/A N/A 0.57 0.53 0.59 0.83 0.96 0.79 1.14 0.98 1.05 0.67 0.75 0.85 0.82 1.20 1.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0.96 1.20 1.65
11 881880
Shopping
bag Maxi,
light blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
N/A N/A 0.57 0.53 0.59 0.83 0.96 0.78 1.14 0.98 1.05 0.67 0.75 0.85 0.82 1.20 1.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0.96 1.20 1.65
12 881881
Shopping
bag Maxi,
white
• color: white
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
N/A 0.76 0.55 0.48 0.59 0.75 0.75 0.72 0.98 0.98 1.05 0.67 0.75 0.85 0.82 1.20 1.10 1.75 1.70 0.95 0.96 1.20 0.75
13 882446
Shopping
u. Leisure
bag "Linz"
nature
• Color: white
• Made of extra strong, durable linen
(100% cotton)
• Lining made of 100% polyester
• with zipper and zipped inside pocket
• with bottom fold
• Size. H 390 x W 390 x D 125 mm
N/A N/A 0.60 0.87 2.08 1.48 0.79 1.29 1.80 1.91 1.17 0.60 0.88 1.29 1.11 2.65 1.70 1.45 1.26 2.20
14 882447
Shopping
u. Leisure
bag "Linz"
red
• Color: red
• Made of extra strong, durable linen
(100% cotton)
• Lining made of 100% polyester
• with zipper and zipped inside pocket
• with bottom fold
• Size. H 390 x W 390 x D 125 mm
N/A N/A 0.65 0.87 2.10 1.57 0.86 1.41 1.92 1.91 1.17 1.20 0.88 1.29 1.15 2.65 2.10 1.50 1.26 2.20
Price cheaper than Client current paid price
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11. Cotton Bags – DS Recommendation
India
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item
picture
item item specifications Supplier 1 Supplier 2 Supplier 3 Supplier 4 Supplier 5 Supplier 6 Supplier 7 Supplier 8 Supplier 9
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Shopping bag with
compartments
• color: nature
• single colour print bag in a size of
15"x17" + 24" handle size
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
0.83 0.44 1.45 1.00 1.01 0.79 1.44 1.93 1.36
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Shopping bag with
compartments
color: nature
• single colour print bag in a size of
15"x17" + 24" handle size
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
0.89 0.44 1.45 1.05 1.06 0.79 1.52 1.93 1.36
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12. Supplier China supplier 1 China supplier 2 China supplier 3 China supplier 4
Item
Number
Product
Name
Specification
Client Product
Pictures
Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification
881818
Cotton
bag long
handles,
yellow
• color: yellow
• 100% cotton, 130g / m²
• with additional cross stitching for
extra stability
• size: H 420 mm x W 380 mm +
560 mm handle size
Similar
Sample
Customized
sample
Similar
Sample
881822
Cotton
bag mini,
red
• color: red
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x W 220 + 500 mm
handle size
Similar
Sample
Customized
sample
Similar
Sample
881825
Cotton
bag mini,
light blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
• size: H 260 x W 220 + 500 mm
handle size
Customized
sample
Similar
Sample
881868
Shopping
bag Maxi,
nature
(945498)
• color: nature
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
mm
Similar
Sample
Similar
Sample
Similar
Sample
881880
Shopping
bag Maxi,
light blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
mm (560 mm handle size)
DSCB001
Shopping
bag with
compartm
ents
• color: nature
• single colour print bag in a size of
15"x17" + 24" handle size
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
DSCB002
Shopping
bag with
compartm
ents
• color: nature
• single colour print bag in a size of
15"x17" + 24" handle size
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
Cotton Bags – Chinese supplier sample pictures
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13. Supplier India supplier 1 India supplier 2 India supplier 3 India supplier 4 Indian supplier 5
Item
Number
Product
Name
Specification
Client Product
Pictures
Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification Sample Pictures Specification
881818
Cotton
bag long
handles,
yellow
• color: yellow
• 100% cotton, 130g / m²
• with additional cross stitching for
extra stability
• size: H 420 mm x W 380 mm +
560 mm handle size
Dyed Cotton,
125 GSM,
380x420+560
mm handle
Plan Weave,
Color: White,
H 420 x W 380
+ 560 mm
Handle,
130 GSM
881822
Cotton
bag mini,
red
• color: red
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x W 220 + 500 mm
handle size
Dyed Cotton,
125 GSM,
220x260+300
mm self
handle
100 % cotton
• size: H 260 x
W 220
Long Self, 380
x 420 mm,
Nature Cotton,
150 GSM
881825
Cotton
bag mini,
light blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
• size: H 260 x W 220 + 500 mm
handle size
Short Self, 390
x 300 x 160
mm, Black
Cotton, 150
GSM
881868
Shopping
bag Maxi,
nature
(945498)
• color: nature
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
mm
Cotton Bag,
125 GSM,
420x380x100
mm, Handle:
25x500mm
100% natural
cotton, 400 x
470 mm
Natural, 100%
Cotton, 130
GSM
Plan Weave,
Color: White,
H 420 x W 380
x D 100 mm,
130 GSM
881880
Shopping
bag Maxi,
light blue
• color: light blue
• with short handle
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
• particularly high capacity through
bottom and side folds
• size: ca. H 420 x W 380 x D 100
mm (560 mm handle size)
100 % cotton
• size: H 420 x
W 380
DSCB001
Shopping
bag with
compartm
ents
• color: nature
• single colour print bag in a size of
15"x17" + 24" handle size
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
Natural, 100%
Cotton, Bag
with
compartment,
130 GSM
DSCB002
Shopping
bag with
compartm
ents
• color: nature
• single colour print bag in a size of
15"x17" + 24" handle size
• 100 % cotton, 130g / m²
Cotton Bag,
127 GSM, 38
x43 x 12
Cotton Bags – Indian supplier sample pictures
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0.51
0.39 0.41 0.42
0.52 0.50
0.57
0.74 0.76
0.88
0.56 0.55
0.59
0.79 0.80
0.86 0.85
1.15 1.15
1.32
1.25
0.00
0.30
0.60
0.90
1.20
1.50
2017paidprice
2018paidprice
Supplier1
Supplier2
Supplier3
Supplier4
Supplier5
Supplier6
Supplier7
Supplier8
Supplier9
Supplier1
Supplier2
Supplier3
Supplier4
Supplier1
Supplier2
Supplier3
Supplier4
Supplier1
Supplier2
Supplier3
Shafer India China Turkey Vietnam
UnitPriceinEuro
881819 Cotton Bag - Unit Price Comparison
881819 Cotton bag long handles, light blue – Price Comparison
Comparing to Client 2018 paid price, 4 Indian suppliers quoted competitive price with potential savings up to 23%.
23%
cheaper
19%
cheaper
17%
cheaper
1%
cheaper
TurkeyClient India VietnamChina
Price cheaper than Client current paid price
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0.550
0.480
0.590
0.750 0.750
0.720
0.980 0.980
1.050
0.670
0.750
0.850
0.815
0.950 0.960
1.200
0.750
1.200
1.100
0.000
0.300
0.600
0.900
1.200
1.500
2017
paid
price
2018
paid
price
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Supplier
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Supplier
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Supplier
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Shafer India China Turkey Vietnam
UnitPriceinEuro
881881 Cotton Bag - Unit Price Comparison
881881 Shopping bag Maxi, white – Price Comparison
Comparing to Client 2018 paid price, 6 Indian suppliers, 2 Chinese suppliers and 1 Turkey supplier quoted
competitive price with potential savings up to 37%.
27%
cheaper
22%
cheaper
12%
cheaper
37%
cheaper
1%
cheaper
1%
cheaper
5%
cheaper
1%
cheaper
1%
cheaper
TurkeyClient India VietnamChina
Price cheaper than Client current paid price
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20. 1. Safety Vest
2. Cotton Bags
3. College Bags
Appendix: Supplier Company Profile Example
Agenda
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21. College Bags – Progress Review
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No. of suppliers contacted No. of suppliers quoted No. of suppliers quoted
competitive prices
No. of suppliers provide
the samples
College Bag
#ofsuppliers
College Bags - - Progress Review
Vietnam
China
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22. China Vietnam
#
item
picture
Item number item item specifications
2017 paid -
Unit price
(EURO)
2018 paid -
Unit price
(EURO)
Supplier 1 Supplier 2 Supplier 3 Supplier 1
1 979340 College bag black/red
• color: black/red
• made of nylon with flap and twist closure
• with large main compartment and 3 pockets and 3 pen loops
• with handle and adjustable, removable shoulder strap
• size: L 395 x H 292 x D 75 mm
1.67 1.63 1.45 1.49 1.60 1.90
2 979341
College bag
black/yellow
• color: black/yellow
• made of nylon with flap and twist closure
• with large main compartment and 3 pockets and 3 pen loops
• with handle and adjustable, removable shoulder strap
• size: L 395 x H 292 x D 75 mm
1.45 1.49 1.60 1.90
3 979342
College bag
black/black
• color: black/black
• made of nylon with flap and twist closure
• with large main compartment and 3 pockets and 3 pen loops
• with handle and adjustable, removable shoulder strap
• size: L 395 x H 292 x D 75 mm
1.66 1.45 1.49 1.60 1.90
4 979344 College bag black/blue
• color: black/blue
• made of nylon with flap and twist closure
• with large main compartment and 3 pockets and 3 pen loops
• with handle and adjustable, removable shoulder strap
• size: L 395 x H 292 x D 75 mm
1.55 1.45 1.49 1.60 1.90
College Bags – RFQ summary
Price cheaper than Client current paid price
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23. Client - pictures Samples from Chinese supplier 1 Samples from Chinese supplier 2
Sample
Pictures
Unit price
(Euro)
1.66 1.45 1.49
College Bags – Sample pictures
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24. College Bags – Price Comparison
Price cheaper than Client current paid price
25. 1. Safety Vest
2. Cotton Bags
3. College Bags
Appendix: Supplier Company Profile Example
Agenda
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26. Company name: Supplier 1
Company Background
Category: Safety Vest
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Year Founded 2009
Business Type: Manufacturer, or trader ? Manufacturer
Monthly production capacity for safety vest 15
Export License ? (Y/N) Y
Be able to export to Europe? (Y/N) Y
Export Experience (Years) 10years
Work Floor Size ( Square meters) 6000㎡
Total Employee Number 150
Able to communicate in English? (Y/N) Y
HUMAN RESOURCES
Factory Workers
Quality Control
staff
Technical Staff /
R&D Engineer
Sales &
Management
Others
Employee No. 120 4 4 5 17
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name Supplier 1
Factory Address xxx
City xxx
Province Zhejiang
Country China
Company Website xxx
CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
Contact Person Jim
Title Sales manager
Email Address xxx
Telephone Number xx
Mobile Number xxx
ANNUAL TURNOVER
2018 Forecast 2017
Total sales turnover (in M USD) 5M 4.5M
MAIN MARKET
Europe (%) US (%) Asia (%) Domestic (%)
Rest of the world
(%)
% of Sales 10% 15% 5% 30% 40%
TOP 3 CUSTOMER
Customer Name Industry Country % of Sales Type of Product
Top 3
Customers
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate Y/N Date of Certificate Date of Expire
ISO 9001:2008
Quality management systems
Y
ISO 14001
Environmental management systems
N
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENT
General Production Defective Rate (% rejected)? 0.5%
Accept 3rd party QC? (Y/N) Y
Country: China
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27. Company name: Supplier 1
Factory Photos
FACTORY PHOTOS
Factory Entrance Factory Overview Inside the factory floor
Production line Workshop Workshop
Lab & Testing Warehouse Showroom
Category: Safety Vest Country: China
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