Work with Sierra / Sourcing & Execution

From product requirements
to a production decision.

Find suitable suppliers in China, compare their proposals and coordinate the work before an order. Begin with your existing brief or one focused sourcing question.

Supplier search

Find the right capability.

Identify candidates against your product, process, volume and target cost. Check selected factories and document capability questions and risks.

You receive
A supplier shortlist and capability assessment.
Commercial comparison

Compare like for like.

Normalize specifications, materials, MOQ, tooling and quote inclusions so you can assess cost and negotiate meaningful terms.

You receive
A comparable quote sheet and recorded commercial assumptions.
Product development

Resolve the sample questions.

Coordinate samples, revisions and supplier communication. Track results against agreed requirements and acceptance criteria.

You receive
A sample decision record and a list of required changes.
Before the purchase order

Make the open risks visible.

Confirm the specification, quality expectations, packaging, testing responsibilities and production terms before committing.

You receive
A production preparation checklist with issues, owners and next actions.

If the product direction is still open

Begin with
Product Validation.

Evaluate the customer need and product trade-offs before turning assumptions into supplier requirements.

Explore product validation ↗

If the requirements are ready

Bring your brief.

Share the product, specification, target cost, volume and current supplier questions. We will agree the scope and first deliverable.

Discuss sourcing ↗