Four services. One point of contact.
From matching your brief to a qualified vendor, through production, inspection and freight documentation , we manage the full supply chain so nothing falls between the gaps.
Sourcing & Product Development
You send us a brief , product type, target price, quantity, timeline. We match it to the right vendor across our network in seven India production clusters, negotiate pricing, and manage sample development until you approve the production standard.
Where a product needs re-engineering to hit a landed cost target, our merchandisers redesign specifications , material changes, finish alternatives, construction simplifications , without giving up the quality your customers expect.
Verified
What's included
- ✓Brief analysis and vendor shortlisting within 5 working days
- ✓Factory visits and capability assessment before quoting
- ✓Multi-vendor pricing comparison and negotiation
- ✓Spec re-engineering to hit cost targets
- ✓Sample development, tracking and approval management
- ✓Counter-sample and pre-production sign-off
- ✓Purchase order placement and confirmation
Quality Control & Inspection
Quality is checked at every stage of production , not only when the goods are packed and ready to ship. Our inspectors catch deviations early, when there is still time and budget to fix them on the factory floor rather than inside the container.
All inspections are conducted against AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) standards and your own product specification. Every inspection generates a photo report with defect classification, so you have a clear record of what was checked and what was approved.
Approved
Inspection types
- ✓
Pre-production inspectionRaw materials, components and construction method verified before production begins.
- ✓
In-line inspectionRandom checks during production to catch process deviations before the full run is affected.
- ✓
Pre-shipment inspectionFinal check against AQL standards on the packed, ready-to-ship goods before the container is sealed.
- ✓
Photo inspection reportsFull defect classification and photographic evidence shared digitally within 24 hours of inspection.
Production Management
Once the order is placed, our merchandisers take over the timeline , tracking every production milestone, visiting the factory floor, escalating delays and managing packing to your specification.
Most order delays and packing errors are caught late because the buyer has no visibility into what's happening on the ground. We give you that visibility with regular status updates, and we push the factory so you don't have to chase them by email at midnight.
Track
What's included
- ✓Production milestone schedule agreed at order placement
- ✓Regular factory floor visits and progress updates
- ✓Delay identification and escalation , with penalty enforcement where applicable
- ✓Packing oversight against your carton and labelling specifications
- ✓Photo documentation at each stage: raw materials, in-production, packing
- ✓Coordination between vendor, QC team and freight forwarder
Freight & Documentation
We coordinate directly with your freight forwarder , or recommend one if needed , to ensure cargo is booked onto the right sailing, in the right container configuration (FCL or LCL), on time.
Export documentation mistakes are one of the most common and costly causes of customs delays. Our team prepares and reviews all shipping documents, checks them against the purchase order and LC terms, and sends them to you well ahead of the vessel cut-off date.
& Shipped
Documentation we handle
- ✓Commercial invoice & packing list
- ✓Certificate of origin (GSP / non-preferential)
- ✓Bill of lading / airway bill coordination
- ✓Export declaration and DGFT formalities
- ✓Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates (where required)
- ✓LC document preparation and compliance check
- ✓Shipping mark & labelling verification
How an order moves through us
You send a brief
Product type, target landed cost, quantity and required delivery window. WhatsApp or email , we work in whichever format suits your team.
Vendor matching & pricing
We shortlist vendors from our verified network, visit the ones that look right, compare prices and send you a recommendation within 5 working days.
Sample development
The selected vendor produces samples to your spec. We track, photograph and ship samples to you for approval. Rounds of revision managed until you sign off.
Order placement & production tracking
Purchase order raised, production timeline agreed. Our merchandisers visit the factory at key milestones and report progress against the schedule.
Quality inspection
Pre-production, in-line and pre-shipment inspections conducted by our QC team. Photo reports issued. No goods move without an approved inspection sign-off.
Packing, documentation & shipment
Packing checked against your spec. All export documents prepared and reviewed. Freight coordinated with your forwarder. Shipping docs in your inbox before cut-off.
Why one agency for everything?
When sourcing, QC and logistics are handled by separate parties, accountability disappears the moment something goes wrong. The sourcing agent blames the factory. The factory blames the inspector. The freight forwarder says the documents were fine when they received them.
With StoS, one team is accountable for the full outcome. We have every incentive to get the quality right before the goods ship , because we are also the ones managing the paperwork and the relationship with your forwarder.
| What you need | Multiple agents | StoS |
|---|---|---|
| Single point of contact | No | Yes |
| QC included as standard | Extra cost | Included |
| Production floor visibility | Limited | Full |
| Documentation review | Not covered | Included |
| Clear accountability | No | Yes |
Tell us what you need. We'll do the rest.
A product brief is all it takes to get started. Category, target price, quantity and timeline , we come back with vendor options within days.