Cost of the China Sourcing Solution
Everyone who sources from China wants their team with feet on the ground to help them—their own staff—reliable, focused, professional, dedicated, and loyal. That is what we offer.
CPG’s sourcing teams deliver a range of services tailored to the unique needs of each client so that each ends up with the right-size team. You will be amazed and delighted by the results, we guarantee it.
We offer a transparent “pay as you go” approach, similar to hiring your own employees, but easier. It is based on ongoing satisfaction and is invoiced monthly.
CPG Sourcing Packages
*Note: On-Demand Resources have no monthly commitment; all other Sourcing Packages are invoiced monthly and require a three-month commitment.
All CPG support provides access to the same range and quality of services. See the China Sourcing Solution for more information.
Looking for other services? Contact us to find out what else CPG can do for you.
*Note: On-Demand Resources have no monthly commitment; all other Sourcing Packages are invoiced monthly and require a three-month commitment.
All CPG support provides access to the same range and quality of services. See the
How does CPG Sourcing charge for its services?
CPG Sourcing operates on a transparent, fee-based model, meaning we charge for our time (i.e., man-hours) rather than taking commissions or adding margins to supplier pricing. Our clients purchase a set number of hours based on their needs, choosing from On-Demand Services or Monthly Sourcing Packages. This approach ensures cost predictability for our clients.
What is the difference between On-Demand Services and Monthly Sourcing Packages?
- On-Demand Services are best for one-off, non-repetitive projects or companies needing flexible, ad-hoc support. There is no monthly commitment.
- Monthly Sourcing Packages provide a fixed number of hours per month (minimum 3 months) at a lower hourly rate, making them ideal for ongoing purchase order management, price benchmarking, and quality control. Packages range from 40 to 160+ hours per month—the larger the package, the lower the hourly cost.
What if my project requires more hours than my selected sourcing package includes?
- If more resources are needed long term: Upgrade to a larger package and get a better hourly rate.
- If more resources are needed unexpectedly and only for a short time: Purchase additional hours at overage rates.
- If more resources are needed unexpectedly for a new project or activity: On a Monthly Sourcing Package you have two options:
- Pause other, less urgent work until the next month when resources are replenished.
- Purchase additional hours at overage rates.
Our team will always provide regular updates on hours used so you can make informed decisions.
Do unused hours roll over to the next month?
Yes! Any unused hours automatically roll over to the next month and can be used for up to three months.
Are there any hidden fees?
No, our pricing is fully transparent—you only pay for the time we spend working on your sourcing needs. There are no markups on supplier pricing, no commissions, and no hidden costs. Any third-party expenses (e.g., factory audits, lab testing, or shipping) are approved by you first and then billed directly, with no CPG markup.
Do routine sourcing services cost the same as new sourcing programs?
No. Once a sourcing program becomes repetitive and routine, the resources needed to manage it efficiently are reduced, and the costs drop. New sourcing programs require comparatively more upfront resources due to the requirements of putting a new sourcing program in place, such as:
- Potential product development
- Creating a Product Specification Sheet (PSS) and Inspection Specification Sheet (ISS)
- Supplier benchmarking and qualification
What if my project is a consulting project that does not require the typical sourcing services?
Consulting projects are handled case by case, with clear deliverables and pricing. These are typically structured as Not To Exceed (NTE) quotes with a defined timetable.