How to source 3D printer manufacturers in China?

Want to get a guide for sourcing Chinese 3D printer factories? This post will show you how to source 3D printer manufacturers in China.

1. Why you should start by identifying your sourcing needs?

Because without identifying your sourcing needs, it is not possible to develop sourcing strategies and criteria that will ensure you find the right Chinese 3D printer manufacturers.

2. Where can you get accurate, detailed, timely, and reliable manufacturer information online?

There are numerous data sources of Chinese 3D printer manufacturers online. Best/Top Chinese 3D printer manufacturers lists, 3D printer manufacturers directories, and so on. But if you want to make a smarter manufacturer sourcing decision, you should only use the data from trusted sources.

3. What benchmarks should you use for manufacturer selection?

First, we recommend using benchmarks from researches of your supplier's market, such as the key factories, the manufacturing technologies, the manufacturing materials & devices, etc.

Second, you also should use benchmarks like pricing, lead times, social proofs, client portfolio, production capacity, service supports, quality control, etc. Here at SupplierCamp, you can click this link to check out what metrics do we use for manufacturer selection.

4. What are the questions to ask when negotiating with a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer?

Below are some key questions you should ask your manufacturer:

● Why work with you instead of your competitors?

● What quality management system do you use?

● What processes do you have in place to ensure continuity if your contact person leaves?

● What are your prices & MOQs? What pay terms do you offer? Are they negotiable?

● How do you handle products (arrived damaged), logistics delays, and orders (never arrived)?

● What measures do you take to meet our ESG requirements?

● Do you have the capacity to support changes in our needs/demands?

● What are your measures and suggestions for us to achieve supply chain resilience & agility?

● Can you provide us with any evidence to support your claims?

5. Why should you end by measuring the performance of your manufacturers?

With this strategic sourcing process, identifying problems during the implementation & integration stage will become faster. So you can have the lowest business impact.