Supply Chain & Merchandising excellence across the Far East
Leverage decades of on-the-ground expertise in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and throughout Asia for quality control, sourcing, and strategic project management.
Strategic guidance in Asia
Rachel Siu provides end-to-end consulting for international brands seeking dependable manufacturing and supplier relationships. From raw material sourcing to production line governance, our oversight protects your brand standards.
With deep cultural understanding and extensive industry networks across Hong Kong, China, and the Far East, we bridge communication gaps, streamline delivery timelines, and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Core consulting services
Merchandising & Sourcing
Cost negotiation & margins - Custom retainer
Direct factory negotiation ensuring competitive unit pricing while safeguarding ethical production and material specifications.
Sample development - Project-based
Hands-on management of prototype creation, technical packs, and material validation before mass production commences.
Vendor relationship governance - Project-based
Fostering long-term, transparent factory partnerships that prioritise your production schedule and communication.
Contract management - Bespoke packages with the external help of experts in European and Chinese laws
Drafting clear procurement specifications, delivery terms, and penalty clauses tailored to Far East business realities.
Range planning & assortments - Flexible pricing
Structuring retail and e-commerce product ranges tailored to seasonal launches, target customer demographics, and budgets.
Quality control
Initial production inspection - Day rate
Factory-floor verification of primary materials, tooling, and machinery settings prior to full-run manufacturing.
During production checks (DUPRO) - Scheduled audits
In-line inspection of semi-finished batches to catch deviations early and prevent costly mass defects.
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) - Per-container review
Rigorous AQL standard testing on finished goods, packaging, labelling, and carton drop tests prior to dispatch.
Project management
Product launch management - End-to-end
Overseeing critical path milestones from initial sketch through mass tooling, packaging, and export readiness.
Logistics & freight coordination - Retainer model
Managing freight forwarders, container loading inspections, export documentation, and customs clearance protocols.
Cross-cultural mediation - Advisory basis
Multilingual negotiation to align Western corporate governance with Asian manufacturing practices smoothly. We speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin fluently.
On-the-ground presence in Hong Kong and China
Having an experienced partner physically present in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta protects your business from production blind spots, missed deadlines, and compromised quality.
"Rachel's acute attention to quality standards in Guangdong saved us weeks of rework and thousands of euros in potential freight losses."
Alberto Vanccio from Milan, Italy
"She and her small team have deep knowledge of merchandising and production dynamics in the Far East, it transformed how our European team sources retail inventory."
Sarah Jenkins, UK
Get in touch
Kowloon Side
Hong Kong SAR
Business hours
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm (HKT)
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment
Direct contact
rachel@iamrachelsiu.com
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