We Do Not Find Factories. We Find Manufacturing Partners
There is an important difference. A factory can make a product from a drawing, specification, or sample. But successful sourcing requires much more than finding someone capable of producing it. At Liya Solutions, we look for manufacturing partners that can support the entire project, not just the production step. That means evaluating whether the right partner […]
We Have Moved Into a Bigger Office!
Over the past few years, Liya Solutions has continued to grow, and so has our team. Eventually, we reached a simple problem: we were running out of space. To keep growing the team and supporting a larger number of clients and projects, we needed an office that would allow us to grow. Our […]
Agents vs. Trading Companies
When sourcing products from China, businesses face the challenge of choosing the right intermediary. Understanding the key differences between agents and trading companies is crucial. Agents charge a fee on top of the factory price, and the customer pays the factory directly. The agent’s responsibility usually stops there. They can initially appear appealing; however, […]
Lead Time Is Not Just Production Time
In manufacturing, real lead time is not just the number of days a product is being made. It also includes everything required to get the order into production properly, keep it on track, and finish it in a condition that is actually ready to ship. That means materials have to be ready. The line […]
A Satisfied Customer
During a recent business trip to Canada, our Chief Solutions Officer, Dominic Desmarais, had the opportunity to meet with one of our clients, Ladderbob Products Ltd. Ladderbob is an angle indicator installed on an extension ladder. It provides a clear visual reference when the ladder is positioned at the correct angle, resulting in a simpler setup […]
Real Quality Control Is Not Completed From Behind a Desk
Here, Alisa Zhao, our Supplier Development and Client Solutions Engineer, is on-site with the factory team reviewing manufactured components against the technical drawings and clarifying key details before the project moves forward. These factory visits allow us to: Verify the actual product Resolve questions directly with the production team Identify potential issues before they become […]
How Consolidation Reduces the Hidden Complexity of Buying from China
A practical example of where consolidation creates real value: One of our clients regularly orders around 10 different products from 10 different suppliers in China. Without consolidation, that could mean: • 10 separate supplier follow-ups • 10 separate invoices • 10 different packing and labeling approaches • 10 delivery schedules to manage • multiple freight […]
Our Operating Principles
At Liya Solutions, our work is built on more than sourcing, supplier coordination, quality control, and logistics execution. It is also built on a clear set of operating principles that guide how we think, communicate, and deliver. We recently formalized our Liya Solutions Operating Principles to provide our global team with a practical […]
Our Liya Solutions Family Is Growing!
This year’s annual team photo is more than just a picture. It is a reminder of the people behind the work we do every day: Helping clients source with confidence. Managing supplier relationships on the ground. Inspecting quality before products leave the factory. Solving problems before they become costly. As our team grows, […]
US Tariffs Are Driving Up Costs — Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
Buying from the USA? Your supply chain is about to get a lot more expensive! Here’s why: Let’s say a backpack is made in Vietnam for $5. It sells in the USA for $10. In the USA, it costs $12 to manufacture a backpack, so production is outsourced. Now, if the USA adds […]