Access International: Your Sourcing Agent

How long has Access International been in business as a sourcing agent?

Access International has provided Asian sourcing and product development since early in 1991.

What types of products do you source?

We source all manner of consumer products with almost no limitation. We are experienced in consumer electronics, sewn goods, injected plastic items, glassware, and metallic products. Access International’s sourcing system lends itself well to all types of consumer goods requiring Asian manufacture.

Do you attend trade shows?

Access International attends numerous trade shows annually in Asia and North America. At these events, we hold meetings with Asian manufacturers and clients alike, as well as look at new products, packaging, and other marketing materials.

How does Access International charge?

Access divides all projects into three Phases and provides a quotation for each Phase. You select the Phase(s) for which you will require our services:

Phase I is the ‘quotation’ stage, which begins with our initial education about your product and ends when you’ve received product quotations from potential vendors. Depending on your product, this Phase can take from 1 to 4 months.

Phase II is the ‘launch’ stage which begins with vendor review/selection and ends when the first shipment is delivered to your forwarder. This Phase generally takes a minimum 2 months to complete, depending on the product, but can take many months.

Phase III is the ‘management’ phase and covers all re-orders, from purchase order to receipt of goods.

Before quoting, we’ll spend time with you becoming knowledgeable about your product so to determine its complexity before quoting. This helps us establish the timeframe and hours required to provide the best service on your behalf.

How can you be effective as a sourcing agent if you're located in the U.S.A.?

We are in Asia quarterly, at a minimum. We communicate with Asian manufacturers daily. And we understand how Asian vendors work. Our relationships, coupled with knowledge of Asia and clear communication about our clients needs, make us an effective sourcing agent. When in Asia, we communicate with our American offices daily. We are more effective in our clients’ time zones than our factories.’

Why should we select Access International over other sourcing agents?

Attention to detail, experience living and working in Asia, timely communications, knowledge of the "Asian way," and a wealth of offshore manufacturing contacts are our strengths. We are a full service sourcing agent capable of taking a product from concept to store shelf. Asian sourcing and Access International have gone hand in hand for almost 15 years.