Supplier discovery and shortlisting
We turn your product into a clear brief, search for and approach manufacturers, and return a shortlist compared on capability, capacity, certifications, price and terms.
Sourcing Advisory
The right supplier, verified before you pay.
We find, vet and manage the manufacturers behind your products and bring the goods into Canada or the U.S. on budget and to spec, with one advisor accountable from the first shortlist to the delivered order.
Who we work with
- Brands launching a product A first production run, a private-label line or a new product, and no supplier yet.
- Companies changing suppliers Quality, cost or reliability problems with an existing factory.
- Importers scaling up Growing volumes that need tighter quality control, costing and logistics.
What we do
Six services, one advisor.
Factory audits and supplier due diligence
Before money moves: checks on the company’s registration and ownership, references, production capability and certifications, with on-site or third-party audits where the order warrants it.
Samples, specifications and quality control
Written specifications, sample rounds and sign-off, then pre-production and pre-shipment inspections against the standard you approved.
Cost negotiation and landed-cost modelling
We negotiate price, payment and terms, and model the full landed cost (product, freight, duty, taxes, brokerage and fees) so the margin you plan is the margin you get.
Import, customs and duties coordination
Duty and tax estimates, and coordination with freight forwarders and licensed customs brokers to get goods cleared into Canada or the U.S.
Private-label and contract manufacturing
From product brief through packaging and labelling, we help you get a product made under your brand, and flag the labelling and regulatory requirements to confirm for your market.
What you walk away with
- A supplier shortlist with a side-by-side comparison
- A due-diligence summary on the supplier you choose
- An approved specification and sample record
- A per-unit landed-cost model
- Inspection reports before goods ship
How it runs
Four steps, no loose ends.
- STEP 01 Brief We pin down the product, target cost, volumes, standards and timeline.
- STEP 02 Shortlist & vet We find candidates, compare them and check the finalists before you commit.
- STEP 03 Sample & negotiate Samples are approved against the spec, and price and terms are agreed.
- STEP 04 Produce & ship Inspections before shipment, then coordination through to delivery.
Questions
Good to know.
Which countries do you source from?
It depends on the product. The brief recommends regions based on capability, cost, lead time and the duty treatment for your market.
Can you help if we already have a supplier?
Yes. We can audit an existing supplier, set up quality control and inspections, or renegotiate terms without starting the search from scratch.
Do you act as a customs broker?
No. We coordinate with licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders on your behalf; they handle the filings.
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Contact
Let’s square it away.
- OFFICE
- SQVAR Inc.
358 Flint Rd
Toronto, ON, Canada - PHONE
- 289.622.0771
- RESPONSE
- We reply within one business day.