Outsourced Buying Office Services in Asia
Since 2013, our outsourced buying office solution has helped brand and retailers buy and supply better from Asia for zero capital commitment and zero fixed cost.
We are a Shanghai company with branch offices in Ningbo & Guangzhou, China.
12+
Years Experience
3000+
Projects Delivered
50,000+
Orders Managed
Supply-led competitive advantage
2013
Established
10,000+
Products Sourced
100%
Delivery in full
Your Buying Office in Asia, Without the Overhead
Leverage our expertise and infrastructure to access Asia manufacturing capabilities without the complexity and cost of establishing your own operations.
No Asia Entity Required
Access direct sourcing benefits without establishing a legal entity in China, saving time and regulatory complexity.
Immediate Local Presence
Get instant on-ground representation with our experienced team based in Ningbo and Guangzhou.
Cost-Effective Solution
Reduce cost and increase effectiveness by managing sourcing and supply at origin, rather than at destination.
Risk Mitigation
Minimize supply chain risks with our proven supplier vetting, quality control, and compliance processes.
Scalable Operations
Easily scale up or down based on your business needs without fixed overhead commitments.
Cultural & Language Bridge
Navigate cultural differences and language barriers with our bilingual team of supply chain professionals.
Buying Office Services
From product development to delivery, your outsourced buying office covers the full supply chain, giving you direct access to Asia manufacturing capabilities without the complexity of establishing your own operations.
Product Sourcing Solutions
Build direct sourcing capability in Asia to rapidly identify and onboard new suppliers and new products.
New Product Development
Bring your new products to market without delay and without issue with on-the-ground project management support.
Purchase Order Management
Track purchase orders from supplier confirmation to port delivery, including production monitoring, quality inspections, and shipment coordination.
Quality Control
Arrange pre shipment inspections of shipments. Follow up for corrective action before shipment release.
Social Audits and Compliance
Evaluating supplier facilities for ethical practices, working conditions, and implementing corrective actions.
Supplier Selection & On-Boarding
Utilise our services on-the-ground in China to negotiate favourable trading terms and get new suppliers audited to ensure a smooth onboarding from the outset.
Graphic Design and Photography
Leverage in-country design resources to accelerate product development and speed to market.
Logistic Solutions in China
Access to qualified logistics solutions in China including kitting & assembly, packaging, store ready consolidation, container consolidation & warehousing at origin.
Results That Drive Your Business Forward
Our track record demonstrates consistent delivery of measurable improvements across cost, quality, and efficiency metrics for our clients.
15%-40% cost savings achieved through direct sourcing and negotiation
Know what is happening in your supply chain
On-time delivery improvement for our managed suppliers
Speed up new product development and launch without delay
Proven Track Record of Excellence
Our results speak for themselves. We've consistently delivered value to our clients through improved efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
In Asia Advantage has provided a team of supply chain professionals for our company in China since 2019. This allowed us to have an effective, direct-source presence without establishing a company in China. They were able to help us improve delivery in time from suppliers from 70% to 90% and significantly speed up our new product speed to market.
Warehousing Solutions at Origin
Did you know that you can hold stock at origin in bonded warehouses in China free trade zones? There are significant advantages including ability to build direct to store pallets, multi country consolidation and kitting/assembly. We design, implement and manage bonded warehouses solutions in China.