Consultation
Discuss product ideas, sourcing needs, and market direction.
How We Work
Structured & Transparent WorkflowFrom Consultation to Delivery
We operate with a structured, transparent workflow so clients understand each step clearly.
Our Process
Stages of Execution
Factory or Brand Curation
Shortlist options based on capability, certifications, and commercial fit.
Production & Quality
Monitor timelines, packaging, documentation, and execution from Korea.
Export & Delivery
Prepare documentation and coordinate FOB Korea delivery.
Stage Details
What Happens at Each Stage
Description
Stage 01Consultation
Stage 02Requirement Analysis
Stage 03Factory or Brand Curation
Stage 04Sampling & Concept Development
Stage 05Commercial Agreement
Stage 06Production & Quality Monitoring
Stage 07Export & Delivery
Stage Details
What Happens at Each Stage
Description
Stage 01 of 07
Consultation
Clients contact Trade Link to discuss product ideas, sourcing needs, manufacturing plans, budget, and market direction. This stage focuses on strategic understanding rather than simple price quotations.
Discuss product ideas and sourcing needs
Review manufacturing plans and budget
Align on market direction
Focus on strategic understanding, not just price quotes
Key Output
→Engagement brief with scope, timeline, and defined deliverables
Stage 02 of 07
Requirement Analysis
We evaluate product category, target price, target customer, MOQ feasibility, compliance considerations, and market positioning — and recommend the optimal execution route.
Evaluate product category and target price
Assess target customer and MOQ feasibility
Review compliance considerations
Recommend OEM, ODM, brand sourcing, or hybrid strategy
Key Output
→Requirement specification and recommended execution route
Stage 03 of 07
Factory or Brand Curation
We shortlist and curate suitable factories or brands based on capability, certifications, and commercial fit. Clients receive structured options rather than random supplier lists.
Shortlist based on capability, certifications, and commercial fit
Provide structured options, not random supplier lists
Present factories or brands aligned with the strategy
Key Output
→Curated shortlist with comparative analysis
Stage 04 of 07
Sampling & Concept Development
Depending on the project: OEM — factory produces samples. ODM — factory proposes formulation and concept. Brand sourcing — brand provides samples or catalog.
OEM: factory produces samples based on client direction
ODM: factory proposes formulation and concept based on client brief
Brand sourcing: brand provides samples or catalog
Key Output
→Approved samples or catalog ready for commercial agreement
Stage 05 of 07
Commercial Agreement
We manage negotiation on pricing, MOQ, lead time, packaging details, payment terms, and production schedule.
Negotiate pricing and MOQ
Define lead time and production schedule
Agree on packaging details
Set payment terms
Key Output
→Signed agreement with defined commercial terms
Stage 06 of 07
Production & Quality Monitoring
We monitor production timelines, packaging accuracy, documentation readiness, and overall execution from the Korean side.
Monitor production timelines
Verify packaging accuracy
Confirm documentation readiness
Oversee execution from the Korean side
Key Output
→Completed production with verified quality
Stage 07 of 07
Export & Delivery
We support export documentation preparation and coordinate delivery under FOB Korea terms, ensuring goods are fully prepared for international shipment.
Prepare export documentation
Coordinate delivery under FOB Korea terms
Ensure goods are ready for international shipment
Key Output
→Shipment ready for FOB Korea delivery
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Every Engagement Begins with a Conversation
Clients contact Trade Link to discuss product ideas, sourcing needs, manufacturing plans, budget, and market direction.
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