Our Process
From Specification to Delivery, We Make Overseas Sourcing Easy
We begin by reviewing the customer’s drawings, specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements. Our teams in the U.S., Taiwan, and China then determine the appropriate materials, manufacturing methods, coatings, testing procedures, and quality controls. Products are inspected throughout production and before packaging and shipment, while one experienced team manages the project from the initial inquiry through final delivery.
Managing several overseas manufacturers yourself can eliminate much of the benefit of global sourcing. Material Specialist manages the international supply chain for you.
Products from multiple manufacturing sources can be consolidated into coordinated shipments, reducing freight, administrative work and purchasing complexity.
Instead of managing numerous overseas factories, purchase orders and shipments, you work with: one U.S. supplier.
Tell us what you need
Send us a drawing, specification, sample, part number or description of the product. Or simply tell us about the sourcing problem you're trying to solve.
Technical review
We review the product requirements, manufacturing process, materials, tolerances, finish, testing, packaging and documentation.
Match the product to the right source
Not every factory should make every product. We identify a manufacturing source with capabilities appropriate for the specific product and process.
Sample & approval
When required, samples, first articles, PPAP documentation or other approval procedures are completed before full production.
Production control
Manufacturing progress is monitored and appropriate in-process inspections are performed.
Test & verify
Completed products are inspected and tested as required. Independent laboratory testing can provide additional verification when appropriate.
Document & Deliver
Material Specialist coordinates documentation, consolidation, international transportation, importation and delivery.
Get a Factory-Direct Quote within 48 Hours.
You place your order with Material Specialist.
We handle the rest.
Send us your:
- Drawings
- Prints
- Part numbers
- Specifications
- Current supplier information
- Annual usage
- Target quantities
- Quality requirements
One purchase order.
One U.S. supplier.
One point of accountability.
You tell us what you need. We will…
Source it
Manage production
Inspect it
Document it
Import it
and Deliver it