Factory & Supplier Sourcing
We look for factories that match your product, target price, volume and quality requirements. We compare several candidates and verify their production capacity before recommending one.
Your Bridge to Trusted Global Manufacturing.
Overseas manufacturing,
managed end to end from Japan.
From factory sourcing and price negotiation to product development, production, quality control and logistics — Proxy Co. coordinates the entire process through one Japan-based point of contact.
- Japan
- China
- Vietnam
- Thailand
Other countries and regions can be covered through partner coordination, depending on the project.
What we take care of
- 01Product planning & specifications
- 02Factory sourcing & comparison
- 03Quotations & price negotiation
- 04Sampling & revisions
- 05Mass production & progress control
- 06Quality control & pre-shipment inspection
- 07Export, sea & air freight
- 08Customs clearance & domestic delivery
You do not need to deal with a different company at every stage.
One contact, in Japanese or English — Proxy Co.
Services
End-to-end support for overseas manufacturing
We can manage the entire process from planning to delivery, or support only the stages you need.
OEM / ODM & Product Development
From an idea or an existing product, we prepare specifications, select materials, adjust the design, arrange samples and revisions, and move into mass production. Small-lot production can also be discussed, depending on the project.
Cost Reduction & Negotiation
We negotiate directly with factories. We review materials, specifications and production methods and propose opportunities to reduce cost without compromising the agreed quality requirements.
Sample & Production Management
Schedule control, communication with the factory, specification checks, problem solving and progress reporting are all handled by us.
Quality Control & Inspection
We check quality before, during and after production as required. When a problem appears, we negotiate directly with the factory and follow through until it is corrected.
Managed to Meet Japanese Buyer Requirements
We translate the quality, packaging, labeling and inspection criteria expected by Japanese buyers into instructions the factory can actually work with.
Export, Import & Logistics
We arrange packing, export, sea and air freight, import, customs clearance and delivery within Japan.
Problem Resolution
Quality issues, delays, wrong specifications, misunderstandings. We stand between the Japanese client and the overseas factory until the matter is resolved.
Cross-cultural Communication
We bridge differences in language, business practices and expectations before they become problems.
Our Strengths
Four reasons clients rely on us
- ONE CONTACT One point of contact You do not need to find a different partner for each stage. The same team handles your project from planning to delivery in Japan.
- MULTI-COUNTRY SOURCING Choose the right production base Centered on China, Vietnam and Thailand, we start by deciding which country suits the product, volume, cost and lead time.
- BUYER REQUIREMENT QC Managed to meet Japanese buyer requirements We translate the inspection criteria, labeling and packaging conditions Japanese buyers expect into instructions the factory can follow.
- END-TO-END MANAGEMENT From concept to delivery Specifications, factory sourcing, negotiation, production, inspection, export and import, and delivery in Japan.
One Window
One point of contact. One team from start to finish.
Overseas manufacturing normally means dealing with the factory, a trading company, an inspection company, a forwarder and a customs broker.
We make it so that coordination is not your job.
The usual way
A different counterpart at each stage
- Factory search through a trading company, or on your own
- Specifications discussed directly in English or Chinese
- Inspection ordered separately, job by job
- Freight and customs handled by yet another company
- When something goes wrong, nobody owns the problem
With Proxy Co.
We coordinate and manage the entire process.
- We select, compare and negotiate with the factories
- You work in Japanese or English; we write the specifications
- The same team manages inspection and corrective action
- Export, import, customs and domestic delivery arranged
- One contact when a problem has to be solved
More than sourcing. We coordinate overseas manufacturing from planning through delivery.
Global Network
Global network
Strong in Asia. Connected worldwide, project by project.
China, Vietnam and Thailand form our primary manufacturing and sourcing network, managed from our base in Japan. Depending on the product, volume, quality requirements, cost and lead time, we also coordinate with partners in other regions.
- Japan / management hub (head office and project management)
- Primary network (countries where we manage production)
- Partner coordination by project (not permanent offices)
China
China
Our main manufacturing network. OEM / ODM, product development, tooling, sampling, mass production, quality control and export.
Vietnam
Vietnam
An alternative production base for cost comparison, supply-chain diversification and OEM manufacturing.
Thailand
Thailand
Manufacturing and sourcing through Thai manufacturers and suppliers.
Japan
Japan
Management Hub
Our head office and project management base. The point of contact in Japan, plus domestic sourcing and export support.
Choosing the right production base
| China | Vietnam | Thailand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Our main manufacturing network | Alternative production base / supply-chain diversification | Local manufacturers and suppliers |
| What we cover | OEM / ODM, product development, tooling, sampling, mass production, quality control, export | OEM manufacturing | Manufacturing and sourcing |
| Best suited to | A wide range of products, handled from planning through to export | Comparing costs / spreading production risk | Using suppliers based in Thailand |
China
- Position
- Our main manufacturing network
- What we cover
- OEM / ODM, product development, tooling, sampling, mass production, quality control, export
- Best suited to
- A wide range of products, handled from planning through to export
Vietnam
- Position
- Alternative production base / supply-chain diversification
- What we cover
- OEM manufacturing
- Best suited to
- Comparing costs / spreading production risk
Thailand
- Position
- Local manufacturers and suppliers
- What we cover
- Manufacturing and sourcing
- Best suited to
- Using suppliers based in Thailand
Which country suits you depends on the product, the volume and the cost you are aiming at. You are welcome to ask before you have decided.
Management HubJapan-based project management, sourcing & export support
- Role
- Head office and project management base. Domestic sourcing and export support.
- What we handle
- Point of contact in Japan, organizing specifications and quality requirements, coordinating overseas manufacturers, working with domestic manufacturers and suppliers, exporting Japanese products, and supporting overseas companies doing business in Japan.
- Suited to
- You want overseas manufacturing managed in one place from Japan / you are looking for manufacturers or products within Japan / you want to take a Japanese product overseas.
Other countries and regions can be covered through partner coordination, depending on the project.
Why Clients Choose Us
Why clients choose us
Managed to meet Japanese buyer requirements
We check each stage of production to prevent variation in quality, and translate the inspection criteria, labeling and packaging conditions required by Japanese buyers into terms the factory can follow.
Progress you can see
Regular reports plus photos and video taken on site. You can confirm what has been done, and what is left, from anywhere.
Multiple factory options
We work with manufacturers and suppliers in our network across China, Vietnam and Thailand. Rather than forcing a product onto one factory, we choose again based on cost, quality and lead time.
We bridge business practices, not just language
Most trouble in overseas manufacturing comes from different assumptions rather than technical failure. Our on-the-ground partners close those gaps before they become problems.
We stay involved until the issue is resolved
Defects, delays, wrong specifications. Negotiating with the factory and getting it corrected is part of our work. Your contact does not change.
Quality Management
Quality control is more than a final inspection
From writing the specification to correcting a problem after it happens.
Six stages of quality management.
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01
Specification review
We put the quality required on the Japanese side into a written specification. Inspection criteria, labeling and packaging conditions are documented and shared with the factory at this stage.
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02
Sample approval
Samples are produced and revised until they are right. The pass / fail criteria for mass production are agreed by both sides before production starts.
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03
Pre-production check
Before mass production begins we check materials, processes and tooling. Stopping here is far cheaper than correcting a finished lot.
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04
In-line inspection
We check the line during production and share photos and video taken on site, so progress is visible from anywhere.
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05
Pre-shipment inspection
Goods are inspected against criteria agreed in advance: quantity, appearance, function, packaging and labeling.
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Corrective action
If the criteria are not met, negotiating with the factory, confirming the cause and coordinating measures to prevent recurrence are, in principle, within the scope of our quality management work. If additional on-site work, re-inspection or third-party costs arise, we will explain the details and the cost in advance.
Inspection can also be commissioned on its own. If quality at a factory you already use is not stable, that is a perfectly good place to start.
Products & Capabilities
Products and categories we work with
The list below is an example, not a limit. For products that are not listed we check the specification, material, volume and quality requirements and tell you whether production is possible.
We are not limited to a fixed list of product categories. We start by finding out whether there is a factory and a method that can make what you want to make.
Process
From your first inquiry to project launch
The specification does not have to be fixed. We start from the volume, target price and lead time you have in mind.
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01
Inquiry
Tell us what you want to make, the volume, the target price and the lead time. Drawings or reference photos are welcome.
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02
Review of feasibility
We work out where and how it can realistically be made. Sometimes the conclusion at this stage is that the project is not feasible under the current conditions.
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Factory selection & quotation
We select factories that fit the requirements and obtain quotations, then present the cost and the plan after comparing them.
After the order is placed, sampling, mass production, quality control, export, import and delivery in Japan are managed by us — the eight stages listed at the top of this page.
Fee
Fees
The scope of work differs from project to project, so fees are quoted per project.
How we quote
Quoted individually, according to the project,
the product, the volume and the scope of work
A formal quotation is issued after the first meeting.
The initial consultation and preliminary feasibility discussion are free of charge. Where specific factory research, design and development, prototyping or on-site support is required, we confirm the content and provide a quotation in advance.
Business model classification (OEM / ODM / OBM), design and development support, factory matching, sample arrangement, production planning, inspection, export and import handling and monthly retainer management are combined according to the scope you actually need. Fees are quoted individually based on the product, volume, quality requirements and scope of work. Any chargeable work is quoted clearly in advance before it begins.
Company
Company profile
- Company name
- Proxy Co., Ltd.（株式会社プロキシー・コー）
- Address
- 6-9-7E-12 Koyocho-naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0032, Japan
- Phone
- 078-803-8125
- Fax
- 078-803-8131
- Business hours
- 9:00–18:00 (Closed weekends and national holidays)
- Business areas
- Overseas manufacturing management, factory and supplier sourcing, OEM / ODM, quality control, cost optimization, export and import support
- Primary Manufacturing & Sourcing Network
- Manufacturing and sourcing in China, Vietnam and Thailand, managed from Japan, with project-based partner coordination in other regions.
- Languages
- Japanese, English, Chinese
- Principal Bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
- Corporate Number
- 6140001140932
Your Bridge to Trusted Global Manufacturing.
Overseas manufacturing, without the burden of managing factories yourself.
Questions such as “can this product be made overseas?” or “is our current unit price reasonable?” are a good place to start. Even if the specification is not fixed, tell us the volume, target price and lead time you have in mind, and we will tell you what is realistic and how to get there.