Behind SOURCING ASAP
SOURCING ASAP exists for founders who are tired of chasing factories, guessing costs, and waking up to surprises. We turn overseas production into a calm, visible process you can actually manage.
We are a product operations partner, not just another sourcing agent.
How we ended up here
We saw brands lose money and time because of unclear sourcing and random agents. Too many founders were getting stuck in the "messy middle" of production, dealing with quality fades, missed deadlines, and vague updates.
SOURCING ASAP was built to combine real factory relationships with a clear trackable process. We realized that modern brands don't just need a middleman; they need a partner who operates with the same level of transparency and tech as their own internal teams.
Our focus is on long term relationships where both sides understand numbers, risks, and timelines. We believe clients should spend energy on product, brand, and customers while we own the supply side completely.
Saw broken sourcing processes
Built a transparent operating model
Now run supply for modern brands
What it feels like to work with us
We establish a predictable cadence so you never have to wonder what's happening with your production.
Rhythm
- Kickoff call or brief to align on product and targets
- Sourcing and factory short list with options and tradeoffs
- Sample rounds and packaging decisions with photos and notes
- Production updates, quality reports, and shipping milestones on a set schedule
Communication
- One main contact person
- Clear written recaps after key decisions
- Shared documents instead of scattered screenshots
- Updates tied to project milestones
What we actually do for you
Here is what sits under the hood of SOURCING ASAP when we run a project for you.
Product and factory
- Find and vet factories for your volume and quality
- Request quotes, compare options, and negotiate terms
- Adjust specs so products can be made reliably
- Plan realistic timelines for sampling and production
Samples and quality
- Organise samples and revisions by version
- Align on what "good" looks like with reference samples
- Arrange inspections during and after production
- Share photo and video evidence from the floor
Logistics and aftercare
- Coordinate packing, labelling, and shipping documents
- Work with freight and customs partners
- Keep you updated on shipment location and ETA
- Review each project to improve the next run
The people behind the process
We keep the team small, sharp, and close to the factories and brands we serve.
Alex · Project lead
"Keeps timelines real and suppliers on track."
Jamie · Supplier relations
"Knows which factories are ready for serious brands."
Riya · Quality and logistics
"Lives in the space between finished goods and your warehouse door."
How we make decisions
We avoid
- Promising prices before we see the full picture
- Hiding our fee inside product cost
- Saying everything is fine when there is real risk
- Disappearing when something goes wrong
We commit to
- Plain language about options and tradeoffs
- Showing real numbers and reports
- Flagging issues as soon as we see them
- Treating each project as a long term relationship test
Curious if we fit your next product?
If you have read this far and still feel interested we should talk. Send us a few lines about your product and we will tell you honestly if SOURCING ASAP makes sense for you.
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