What we do

Six services, one bill of lading.

We handle every step between your purchase order and your warehouse. You can engage us for a single service or the full stack — most clients start narrow and expand. Every service is scoped, quoted, and billed transparently.

01
Service / Sourcing

Supplier identification & vetting

We find factories that actually match your spec — not traders pretending to be manufacturers, not factories too small to handle your volume, and not ones known to substitute materials. We know who's who because we've walked through their workshops.

  • Shortlist of 3–5 pre-vetted factories per RFQ
  • Business license & export capability verification
  • MOQ, lead time & price negotiation on your behalf
  • Sample coordination and side-by-side comparison
  • Supplier relationship management over time
02
Service / Quality

On-site quality control

Every inspection is conducted in person by our staff — not a contractor who never set foot in the facility. You receive a dated, photo-rich report with defect classifications (critical, major, minor) and AQL sampling data before we authorise shipment.

  • Pre-production inspection (PPI) to verify materials & components
  • During-production inspection (DPI) at 20–80% completion
  • Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) at 100% packed
  • AQL sampling to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standards
  • Container loading supervision & seal verification
  • Defect photo/video evidence in every report
03
Service / Development

OEM & ODM product development

Whether you're launching a private-label brand or developing a custom product from a sketch, we manage the full development cycle — tooling, prototyping, packaging, branding, and first-run production — with factories we already know.

  • Tooling & mould development project management
  • Custom packaging, colour-matched to your brand guide
  • Private-label artwork, labelling & regulatory marks
  • Prototype iterations with documented change logs
  • Pilot runs before committing to full production
  • Intellectual property & mould ownership clauses
04
Service / Logistics

Freight forwarding & consolidation

We book at volume rates with established carriers, consolidate across multiple suppliers into single shipments, and handle the entire hand-off from factory dock to your warehouse. For many clients this alone pays our fees.

  • FCL (Full Container Load) & LCL (Less than Container Load) ocean freight
  • Air freight & express courier for samples and urgent shipments
  • Multi-supplier consolidation from our Guangzhou warehouse
  • Door-to-door service including destination customs
  • Real-time tracking with container-level visibility
  • Incoterms advice (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.)
05
Service / Documentation

Trade documentation & compliance

Paperwork is where shipments get stuck. We handle every document required to move your goods across borders and out of customs — correctly, the first time. No surprise demurrage charges.

  • Commercial invoice & packing list preparation
  • Certificate of origin (general & FTA-specific)
  • CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, FDA compliance coordination
  • Bill of lading & airway bill management
  • Export licences for regulated categories
  • HS code classification & duty estimates
06
Service / Verification

Factory audits

Before you wire funds to a supplier — or as due diligence on an existing one — we visit the facility, verify the documentation, walk the production line, and deliver an honest report on whether this factory can actually do what it claims.

  • Business licence & legal entity verification
  • Production capacity & equipment audit
  • Social compliance assessment (SA8000 aligned)
  • Quality management system review (ISO 9001 alignment)
  • Environmental & safety compliance spot check
  • Written report with photographs & recommendations
How we charge
§ Engagement

Three ways to engage Meridian.

i.

Project-based

A single order, a defined scope. We quote a flat fee plus disclosed supplier costs. Ideal for first-time clients testing a new SKU or category.

ii.

Commission model

A transparent percentage on the landed cost of goods, disclosed up front. Best for recurring imports where our incentives align with yours: lower prices and reliable supply.

iii.

Retained partnership

A monthly retainer for clients who want us as their embedded sourcing team. Includes dedicated account management and priority on inspections and sourcing requests.

Let's begin

Scope your first project with us.