Are you facing these challenges?
Finding reliable suppliers · Communication gaps with factories · Quality concerns before shipment · Delayed schedules · Managing development from afar
China-based · Global support
Catherine Zhou.
China Sourcing, Product Development & Supply Chain Consultant
Helping brands source reliable suppliers, develop products, manage production, and reduce supply chain risks in China.
Product development expertise · Supplier & factory coordination · Quality & compliance support
7+Years Industry ExperienceFigure to be confirmed
100+Suppliers ManagedFigure to be confirmed
50+Successful Product LaunchesFigure to be confirmed
ChinaBased · Global Support
Why work with me
Finding the right supplier is only the beginning.
Finding a supplier that can consistently meet your quality, timing and cost requirements takes careful follow-up. I help bridge the gap between overseas teams and Chinese manufacturers, coordinating the details from concept to shipment.
Support when it matters
I work alongside your team to clarify requirements, follow up on open issues and keep the people involved informed as the project moves forward.
02 / Services
Practical support for every stage.
From finding suppliers to coordinating development and production, I help overseas teams work more closely with manufacturers in China.
Supplier Sourcing
Identify and evaluate suppliers against your cost, quality, compliance and capacity requirements.
Supplier search · RFQ management · Cost analysis · Factory evaluation · Supplier comparison
Product Development
Coordinate the steps that help turn an idea into a production-ready product.
New product development · Sample management · Tooling follow-up · Testing coordination · Manufacturing readiness
Quality Assurance Support
Coordinate quality requirements and follow up on issues throughout development and production.
Pre-production review · Production monitoring · Inspection coordination · Corrective action follow-up · Quality improvement
Project Management
Keep development and production moving with clear communication and consistent follow-up.
Timeline management · Factory communication · Issue resolution · Cross-functional coordination · Production follow-up
03 / Industry experience
Products made for everyday life.
Experience across bicycles and components, small household appliances, hardware tools and everyday household goods, supporting clients across the UK, Canada, the Middle East, the US and India.
Bicycles & ComponentsSmall Household AppliancesHardware ToolsHousehold GoodsToys & Licensed ProductsSporting GoodsE-Bikes & MobilityOutdoor ProductsConsumer Goods
Additional categories represent areas of focus; specific project experience can be added as it is confirmed.
E-bike & mobility
Supporting complex product development.
For e-bike and mobility projects, support can include supplier selection, product development, coordination of battery and compliance requirements, testing, production follow-up and quality coordination. Specific scope is agreed for each project.
04 / Selected projects
Turning challenges into progress.
Examples of how sourcing and development support can be structured. Project-specific outcomes will be added when confirmed.
New Supplier Development
Challenge: Find a supplier that meets cost and quality requirements.
Approach: Coordinate supplier sourcing, factory evaluation, quotations and samples.
Result: To be added after a real project is confirmed.
Licensed Product Launch
Challenge: Coordinate a complex development schedule and testing requirements.
Approach: Follow up on tooling, samples, testing, production and shipment.
Result: To be added after a real project is confirmed.
01 / About me
Good partnerships are built on understanding.
Hi, I’m Catherine, a China-based sourcing and product development professional. I help international clients communicate with suppliers, navigate the details and keep projects moving forward.
I’ve worked with clients in the UK, Canada, the US, India and the Middle East on products ranging from bicycles and components to small appliances, hardware tools and everyday household goods. I coordinate with suppliers and factory teams on quotations, specifications, drawings, samples and timelines.
From the early stages of development through production, shipment and after-sales support, I focus on clear communication and reliable follow-through. I enjoy bringing people together across languages and helping clients feel informed and supported at every stage.
Recognized for professionalism, attention to detail and independent work.Based on a 2025 recommendation from Hiwa Hassan, Manager, Hiwah Ltd.
05 / Supplier network
Connections that help projects move.
Supplier relationships and factory capabilities are matched to each project’s needs. More details about regions, factory types and capabilities will be added here.
Supply regionsFactory typesManufacturing capabilities
06 / How I work
A clear path forward.
A typical sourcing journey, adapted to your requirements and project scope.
01Requirement Review
02Supplier Search & Factory Evaluation
03Quotation Analysis
04Sample Development
05Testing & Validation
06Production
07Quality Inspection
08Shipping
07 / Testimonials
Trust makes the difference.
Recognized for professionalism, attention to detail and independent work.Based on a 2025 recommendation from Hiwa Hassan, Manager, Hiwah Ltd. This is a summary, not a direct quotation.
08 / Insights
Notes from the field.
Thoughts and practical perspectives to be shared here soon.
China SourcingProduct DevelopmentFactory AuditE-Bike Industry
09 / Contact
Let’s Discuss Your Next Project.
Whether you need sourcing support, supplier development, product development or production coordination in China, I’d be happy to learn about your project.