Sourcing brief builder
China sourcing checklist
Prepare product requirements that help ATS and suppliers respond accurately.
6 checkpoints · 30 decisionsBuild the brief
Turn an idea into a supplier-ready requirement.
Work through one checkpoint at a time. The board keeps the missing decisions visible while you shape the request.
Checkpoint 01
Product definition
Product definition
- ○ Product name and intended use
- ○ Materials and measurable specifications
- ○ Dimensions, colors and variants
- ○ Required functions or performance
- ○ Reference images, links or sample
Commercial plan
- ○ Expected order quantity
- ○ Target price or budget context
- ○ Required timing and flexibility
- ○ Sample quantity and approval plan
- ○ Acceptable alternatives and non-negotiables
Brand and packaging
- ○ Logo or private-label requirements
- ○ Product and outer packaging
- ○ Carton quantities and dimensions
- ○ Carton marks, barcodes and labels
- ○ Destination language or labeling needs
Quality and samples
- ○ Critical-to-quality features
- ○ Approved reference or sample
- ○ Tolerance and measurement requirements
- ○ Inspection evidence expected
- ○ Defect and exception decision process
Destination context
- ○ Destination country and city
- ○ Known product rules or certification needs
- ○ Importer details to confirm
- ○ Battery, liquid or restricted-material context
- ○ HS code or prior import reference if available
Shipping readiness
- ○ Supplier or pickup locations if already known
- ○ Package dimensions and gross weights
- ○ Sea (FCL or LCL), air or undecided
- ○ Cargo readiness window
- ○ Destination clearance or delivery need
Put the brief to work
Find a product or start from your own requirement.
Explore 500M+ products in the ATS mobile app, or start a custom sourcing request in the app or client portal. ATS continues with supplier contact, quotation and negotiation.