One Global Sourcing Partner Four Ways to
De-Risk Your Asian Supply Chain.
From first supplier introduction to full portfolio value creation, ET2C’s four core services work independently or together, giving you factory-direct relationships, embedded quality control, and on-the-ground execution across China, India, Vietnam and Turkey.
Sourcing & Procurement
Factory audits and inspections that explain why a defect happened and what to do about it—not just pass/fail.
- Factory audits, DUPRO, AQL and loading inspections across all four markets
- 24-hour report delivery with root cause analysis and remedial guidance
- Ongoing supplier partnership management (Tier 2) for compliance and development
Best For: Businesses facing recurring quality issues, entering a new market, or needing ESG and regulatory visibility.
Unique Buying Office Model
Our Buying Office model gives you a dedicated team on the ground working exclusively for your business, without the cost, complexity or risk of setting up your own local entity. ET2C acts as your Employer of Record. Trusted by clients for over 20 years, our model delivers a sustainable competitive advantage through direct-to-factory sourcing across Asia.
- Direct factory relationships with no agent or trader margins, reducing product costs and improving EBITDA
- Operational in as little as 8 weeks
- Coverage across China, India, Vietnam and Turkey
- ET2C manages legal, HR, payroll and in-country compliance, while providing office space within the ET2C ecosystem
Best For: Businesses looking for a single partner to manage sourcing end-to-end without building an in-house team. Ideal for companies sourcing across multiple Asian markets that want direct supplier access, stronger margins and reduced operational risk.
Proof Point: One listed UK retailer achieved 20% net product cost savings in the first year and continues to partner with ET2C nearly a decade later.
Quality & Compliance
Factory audits and inspections that go beyond a simple pass or fail, identifying the root cause of quality issues and providing practical recommendations to prevent them from happening again.
- Factory audits, DUPRO, AQL and loading inspections across China, India, Vietnam and Turkey
- 24-hour report delivery with root cause analysis and clear remedial guidance
- Ongoing supplier partnership management (Tier 2) to improve compliance, quality and supplier performance
Best For: Businesses experiencing recurring quality issues, entering new sourcing markets, or requiring greater ESG, regulatory and supplier compliance visibility.
Proof Point: ET2C delivers detailed inspection reports within 24 hours, enabling businesses to resolve quality issues quickly, reduce repeat defects and strengthen long-term supplier performance.
Private Equity
Sourcing as a strategic value creation lever throughout the investment lifecycle—from pre-acquisition due diligence and rapid post-acquisition margin improvement to building an exit-ready, transferable supply chain.
- Pre-acquisition sourcing and supplier risk due diligence
- 100-day margin acceleration through Buying Office deployment
- Exit-ready, transferable supply chain infrastructure
Best For: Private equity firms and portfolio companies looking to unlock structural margin trapped in agent and wholesaler mark-ups while building a scalable sourcing platform that enhances EBITDA and long-term business value.
Proof Point: One portfolio company reduced its defect rate from 8.4% to 0.6%, eliminating more than £180,000 in annual chargebacks while strengthening supplier performance.
Decision-support table Not sure which service fits?
| If this sounds like you… | Start here |
|---|---|
| You need suppliers found, vetted and managed end-to-end | Sourcing & Procurement |
| You have real sourcing volume and want your own team on the ground | Buying Office |
| You're seeing recurring quality problems or entering a new market | Quality & Compliance |
| You're a PE firm or portfolio company assessing or improving a target's supply chain | Private Equity |
| You're not sure your current sourcing strategy is working at all | Take the Sourcing Stress Test |
