Inspection Method & Coverage
Every order has a pre-shipment inspection. Sampling or unit-by-unit checks, defect categories and acceptance criteria are agreed per order, with no single AQL imposed across all products.
Pupulan is an import-export trading and sourcing company coordinating independent factories. Explore each service to see its deliverables and the arrangements to confirm.
Start with suppliers suited to your brief.
We identify candidate independent factories, coordinate basic information checks and compare responses against your buying brief.
Supplier options, quotation conditions and questions to resolve before the next step.
Every supplier receives basic information checks. Factory visits and on-site audits can be arranged; their scope and fees are confirmed per project.
Turn your requirements into an approved reference.
We coordinate materials, samples, branding and packaging around your specification or reference sample.
Sample feedback, proposed revisions and a written approval reference for production.
MOQ and sample timing depend on the product, supplier and development requirements. Sample and courier charges are separate and approved before they are incurred.
Keep progress and inspection findings visible.
We follow the order schedule and arrange a pre-shipment inspection for every order.
Progress updates and inspection findings against the approved product and order requirements.
Sampling or unit-by-unit inspection and acceptance criteria are agreed for each order. You may authorise Pupulan in writing to approve release against those criteria; exceptions come back to you.
Connect separate supplier orders for handover.
We coordinate goods from different suppliers, including receiving, packing checks and agreed short-term storage.
Goods-readiness updates, packing information and an agreed consolidation and handover plan.
Products, packing, readiness dates and shipment compatibility are reviewed together. Storage and related charges are confirmed separately before they are incurred.
Keep the agreed shipment records aligned.
We coordinate the agreed export service and the documents required for your order and shipment.
Agreed invoice, packing and shipment records, with information requiring review clearly identified.
Exporter roles, document requirements and specialist responsibilities are confirmed for the actual product and destination. Additional certificates or testing are defined separately.
Clarify the transport scope before booking.
We liaise with your nominated forwarder or coordinate freight options around the agreed destination and handover.
Freight options, shipment instructions and document handover updates within the agreed scope.
FOB, CIF or DDP arrangements are assessed per order. DDP depends on the product, destination, importer arrangements and confirmed cost coverage; freight and other charges are excluded from the commission basis.
We agree the inspection method and acceptance criteria for the order. Testing and certification needs are reviewed separately for the product and destination.
Every order has a pre-shipment inspection. Sampling or unit-by-unit checks, defect categories and acceptance criteria are agreed per order, with no single AQL imposed across all products.
Share the destination and intended use, together with any testing or documentation requirements. We discuss the specialist work and evidence needed rather than treating one certificate as applicable to every product.
The agreed inspection may cover dimensions, workmanship, function, quantity or packing. Inspection findings are recorded against the approved specification and the checks commissioned.
Provide your approved label text, artwork, barcode data and packing instructions. Checks are scoped against those references, with destination requirements confirmed by the responsible parties.
Product and packaging requirements are discussed together, with artwork, handling needs and charges confirmed before production.
We coordinate carton dimensions, weights, packing quantities and any pallet requirements with suppliers and the forwarder before handover.
We coordinate boxes, inserts and packaging artwork with the supplier, keeping your approved version as the reference. Development costs and quantities are confirmed for the project.
Share marketplace, retailer or warehouse instructions and approved barcode data. We coordinate label application and the checks agreed for the order.
We discuss dividers, foam, protective corners or other packing suited to the product. Materials, sample approval and additional charges are agreed before proceeding.
Choose your buying role to explore the support and information most relevant to your project.
Product, packaging and warehouse instructions need to work together before the order is released.
A retail assortment can involve different products and suppliers, each with its own sample and packing decisions.
Mixed-category and replenishment orders need comparable commercial information and coordinated packing records.
Design, material and packaging decisions are recorded as samples develop. Your files are shared externally only with your written consent for each disclosure.
We discuss materials and components related to our six supply chains. Unrelated industrial procurement is outside this stated scope.
Start with your current situation. We agree the service scope and obtain your written consent before carrying out chargeable work.
Keep your supplier relationships and ask us to coordinate the agreed checks, production follow-up, pre-shipment inspection, consolidation or export support. You can contact the factory directly; responsibilities and instructions are agreed for the project.
Discuss an existing supplier order ↗Send your product list, specifications, quantities and destination. We clarify missing inputs, approach candidate suppliers and coordinate samples and order execution within the scope you approve.
Start my sourcing planChoose a situation to see the support and starting information to discuss.
You have product references or a buying list and need supplier options suited to the order.
You know the supplier and need defined support for the order already in discussion or production.
You have a design, technical pack or reference sample and need supplier coordination for development.
Your buying list involves several products or suppliers with different readiness dates.
Continue a buying program, coordinate related projects or discuss channel cooperation with a defined scope and written decisions.
Each repeat order starts with a fresh confirmation of specifications, quantities, pricing, packaging and the working schedule. Previous approvals are references to review, rather than an automatic approval for a new order.
We agree priorities, main contacts and an update rhythm, then coordinate open actions across the work included in the project. Changes affecting quality, cost or timing return to you for a decision.
You may contact factories directly. Factory visits and on-site audits can be arranged with scope and fees confirmed per project. We can also coordinate third-party product photography; photography fees are confirmed separately before they are incurred.
We welcome discussions with channel partners. The roles, service scope, information-sharing permissions and commercial conditions are agreed individually before cooperation begins.
Explore the starting information for each product family. MOQ and sample timing are confirmed by product, supplier and development requirements, rather than a universal figure.
| Category | What to specify | What to clarify | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel | Style references or tech pack, fabric, measurements and size quantities. | Sample approval, workmanship and label artwork. | Explore Apparel ↗ |
| Air bladders | Application, drawing or sample, dimensions, TPU or composite material and chamber layout. | Inflation and pressure requirements, valve or tube fittings, seal testing and packaging. | Explore Air Bladders ↗ |
| Accessories | Product type, materials, dimensions, finish and branding. | Intended use, material requirements and packaging. | Explore Accessories ↗ |
| Acrylic products | Artwork, dimensions, thickness, printing and hardware. | Sample finish, artwork approval and edge protection. | Explore Acrylic products ↗ |
| Eyewear | Frame and lens type, materials, dimensions and intended use. | Performance claims, testing requirements and labelling. | Explore Eyewear ↗ |
| Yarn | Fibre composition, count system, ply, colour, quantity and end use. | Specification interpretation, lot information and agreed tests. | Explore Yarn ↗ |
We also discuss materials and components related to these six supply chains. Testing, labelling and shipment requirements are confirmed for the specific product and destination.
Product value, commission and additional costs are stated separately. The agreed quotation defines the amounts, currency and payment milestones.
The product value is stated in the written order. Customers pay the goods amount to Pupulan, and Pupulan pays the suppliers under the agreed arrangements.
Our commission is calculated on the product value, excluding freight and other charges. The rate and collection time are confirmed per project; no fixed public percentage applies.
Samples, courier, factory audits, photography and storage are charged separately and confirmed before they are incurred. Freight and other third-party charges are defined in the quotation.
From a single product to a multi-supplier order, we coordinate the agreed shipping scope. Before booking, we confirm the trade term, named place or port, packing plan, documents and responsibilities.
We review the appropriate arrangement for your product, transport mode and destination. Availability and costs are confirmed in the written quotation.
Goods are made available at the named place, without loading. The buyer arranges collection, transport and export/import formalities; we review whether this is workable for the order.
The seller clears the goods for export and delivers them on board at the named shipment port. The buyer arranges the main carriage.
The seller arranges carriage to the named destination, ready for unloading. The buyer handles import clearance, duties, taxes and unloading.
The seller handles carriage and export/import clearance, including import duties and taxes. We first confirm a lawful importer and tax arrangement; unloading remains with the buyer.
For container-terminal or multimodal handovers, we review FCA rather than defaulting to FOB.
Each quotation specifies the agreed Incoterms® 2020 rule, named place or port, included costs and exclusions. Payment and release approvals are agreed separately.
The steps depend on the order and agreed scope. Pupulan coordinates with independent suppliers, forwarders and relevant service providers.
Confirm packing, carton dimensions, estimated weight and volume, and any special handling needs.
Agree the delivery point, transport responsibilities, cost coverage and shipment-release approval.
Coordinate cargo readiness, LCL or FCL planning where relevant, booking and loading against the agreed plan.
Coordinate the commercial invoice, packing list and other applicable documents with the responsible parties.
Follow shipment updates and coordinate arrival or destination handover within the agreed scope.
Start with your cargo and destination. Clarify what each arrangement includes before comparing quotations. Select a shipping option to see what to prepare.
Review a full-container plan for larger loads, including cargo readiness, loading, port handover and destination handling.
View shipment detailsClose detailsProduct and quantity, cargo-ready date, carton dimensions and weights, loading location, destination port or address, and preferred trade term.
Include your target price and currency, and any testing, labelling or packaging requirements.
Discuss Ocean Freight · FCL ↗Discuss shared container space for smaller shipments, with consolidation, handling charges and delivery scope clearly defined.
View shipment detailsClose detailsProduct and quantity, number of cartons, dimensions and weights per carton, collection location, destination, and preferred trade term.
Include your target price and currency, and any testing, labelling or packaging requirements.
Discuss Ocean Freight · LCL ↗For urgent cargo, request a feasibility review with the forwarder covering chargeable weight, routing, cargo acceptance and handover.
View shipment detailsClose detailsProduct details, quantity, carton dimensions and weights, cargo-ready date, destination, requested delivery window, and any special handling information.
Include your target price and currency, and any testing, labelling or packaging requirements.
Discuss Air Freight ↗Discuss suitable samples or small parcels, with package dimensions, shipment restrictions and customs responsibilities checked before dispatch.
View shipment detailsClose detailsProduct or sample details, parcel count, dimensions and weights, collection and delivery addresses, and any special handling information.
Include your target price and currency, and any testing, labelling or packaging requirements.
Discuss Express Courier ↗For a proposed route, ask whether rail or combined transport is available and clarify border handovers, cargo requirements and fallback options.
View shipment detailsClose detailsProduct details, quantity, packing dimensions and weights, origin, destination, cargo-ready date, and preferred trade term.
Include your target price and currency, and any testing, labelling or packaging requirements.
Discuss Rail & Multimodal ↗Coordinate supplier readiness, agreed receiving and packing checks, and shipment handover; define storage, labelling and final-delivery scope.
View shipment detailsClose detailsSupplier locations, product and quantity per supplier, readiness dates, packing and labelling requirements, destination, and preferred trade term.
Include your target price and currency, and any testing, labelling or packaging requirements.
Discuss Consolidation & Delivery ↗We coordinate sourcing and export support from our Wenzhou base, with LCL or FCL arrangements discussed for the actual goods and destination.
FOB, CIF and DDP options are reviewed for each order. DDP arrangements depend on the product, destination, importer and agreed cost coverage. Map connections illustrate markets, rather than guaranteed routes or transit times.
An illustrative sequence for a multi-supplier order. Actual quantities, dates, inspection coverage and documents are agreed for the project.
Align the product list, specifications, quantities, target price and currency, destination and service scope before approaching suppliers.
Review supplier responses and coordinate samples. Confirm specifications, commercial conditions and payment arrangements in writing before the relevant work proceeds.
Follow the agreed supplier schedule and arrange pre-shipment inspection for every order. Record changes and resolve exceptions before release under the agreed authority.
Coordinate readiness, packing information and shipment handover. Storage and other additional charges are separately approved, and documents are prepared for the actual arrangement.
Combine sourcing, inspection and export coordination around your order. Explore the service scope, records and starting information for each situation.
You have a product reference or specification and need independent supplier options and sample coordination.
You already work with suppliers in China and need support with follow-up, inspection and shipment coordination.
You buy across several suppliers and need receiving, packing and export handovers coordinated around one shipment plan.
Each solution is tailored to the order. Service scope, charges, timing and approval responsibilities are confirmed in writing before chargeable work begins.
We identify open questions and coordinate the agreed checks. Findings, approvals and responsibilities stay visible through the order.
An unclear cost scope can leave samples, audits, storage or transport outside your budget.
We state the commission basis and separate cost lines. Samples, courier, factory audits, photography and storage charges are confirmed before they are incurred.
A payment request or changed account may not match the agreed recipient.
Customers pay the goods amount to Pupulan under the written order. Payment details and any change should be checked through a previously verified contact before payment.
A product document may not cover the actual model, site or requirement.
We raise document questions and coordinate the checks or specialist work agreed for the project. Missing evidence remains an open issue until resolved.
An unrecorded material or specification change can leave production without a clear reference.
We coordinate the approved specification and sample records. Proposed changes are brought back for written approval, with inspection coverage confirmed for each order.
The commercial questions buyers ask before requesting a quotation.
We define the quoted cost coverage for the product, destination and trade term, identifying freight, insurance, destination charges and other costs as applicable. Commission is calculated on product value only. Any estimate and unresolved inputs are identified before an arrangement is confirmed.
Send product references, specifications, quantities, target price and currency, destination, preferred trade term and testing, labelling or packaging needs. We reply within one business day (GMT+8) and first check the information; quotation timing is then confirmed by product and project.
MOQ depends on the product, supplier and customisation requirements. Send quantities by item and we will discuss feasibility with candidate suppliers. We do not apply one published minimum quantity to every category.
We discuss the product, destination, responsible importer, handover and cost coverage before confirming the trade term. DDP can be coordinated where the actual arrangement is workable; it is assessed per order rather than promised for every country or product.
Sample timing depends on the product, development complexity and revisions. The working schedule is confirmed for the actual project and updated when conditions change. Sample and courier charges are separate and approved in advance.
Third-party inspection can be discussed, with the provider, method, scope and any charges confirmed for the order. Every order has a pre-shipment inspection; sampling or unit-by-unit checks and acceptance criteria are agreed individually.
The agreed records connect your brief, approvals and shipment. Their scope and format are confirmed for the order.
Product value, commission rate and basis, separate costs, currency and payment milestones are defined before the relevant work proceeds.
Every order has a pre-shipment inspection against agreed criteria. Findings support release under your written authority; exceptions require your further confirmation.
Approved sample and specification references record the production requirements. Ownership, custody and transfer of samples and tooling are agreed in writing before development.
Packing information, agreed shipment documents and handover updates are coordinated for the confirmed transport arrangement and product requirements.
A clear brief helps us assess feasibility and identify missing information before quoting. Send what is decided and tell us where you need help.
Send your product, specifications, quantities, target price and currency, destination, preferred trade term and testing, labelling or packaging needs.