Whether you are a retailer looking for a direct source; a wholesale company searching for new, reliable manufacturers in the Far East; a distributor seeking out new ideas and product lines; or a deal maker trying to find the next big thing, Source-1 can lead you to the “Promise Land” in a variety of ways. We offer a range of services tailored to fit your specific needs on any particular project.

SERVICES
Consulting	We work closely with you to found out exactly what your specific needs are for a project. What are the specs for your product? What is your target price? What are your volumes? When do you need it? You supply the parameters and we will recommend a course of action that will be most beneficial for you.
Sourcing	With project in hand, we search our database for the factory that can best produce the product you want. Variables such as terms, ship points, lead times are all considered. We recommend and choose suppliers that will suit your specific needs.
Prototyping	Once we determine which factory to use, we will have samples of products and packaging made and sent to you for inspection and approval. No orders are confirmed until you give the go-ahead.
Factory Visits	At your request, we will set up in-person meetings with the factories so you can see their operations first-hand and how your products are made.
Consolidating	When necessary, we will arrange for freight consolidation so that different products from different factories will ship together, saving time and money.
Inspecting	We make personal visits to the factories for quality inspections before each shipment.
Paperwork	We take care of all the paperwork for each shipment, including import documents (bill of ladings, packing lists, etc.), invoicing, inspection reports, and certificates.
Financial	When needed, we process and coordinate bank documents such as Letter of Credits and D/A & D/P shipments.

In certain situations, you may need services in addition to those stated above. For those cases, we offer a wider range of assistance:

VALUE-ADDED SERVICES
Freight Services	Need help with shipping? We have long-standing relationships with freight experts who handle container shipments, ocean freight and air freight.
Customs Clearance	With years of experience in dealing with U.S. Customs, we can make sure your shipments are cleared through customs without any unnecessary delays.
Local Drayage	We can set up local freight service if you have a facility in Southern California and need a container to be delivered from the L.A./Long Beach port.
Short-term Storage	If you ever have storage space or inventory issues, we can help put your shipment into a short-term facility until you are ready to receive it.
Warehousing & Distribution	Don't want the hassle of warehousing and shipping your products? We have numerous contacts in the Southern California area that can handle everything from basic storage to internet B-to-C shipping.