Foshan (especially Shunde) is a key manufacturing base for traditional Chinese home appliances and furniture. In recent years, Foshan's manufacturing has upgraded its high-value-added order fulfillment capabilities through automation, digital workshops, C2M (customer-to-manufacturer), and flexible production. Many enterprises are transitioning from OEM to ODM/OBM, utilizing smart robots, MESsystems, and industrial internet to enhance production efficiency and product differentiation. Shunde's complete sets of furniture or home appliance lines demonstrate how to rapidly combine mass production with customization.
Overview
- Designed for whole-product buyers (ODM, brand teams), large-scale purchasers, or technical procurement leads
- Focus on end-to-end manufacturing: automated assembly lines, energy-efficiency / life-cycle testing, key components (motors, compressors), as well as packaging & shipping logistics
- Goal: Assess whole-product factory capability, quality systems, and feasibility for trial / large orders
Daily Structure
- Day 1: Industrial park & production line tour — Visit modern manufacturing park (e.g., Shunde / Zhongshan), see automated lines (stamping, painting, assembly), aging testing, packaging lines.
- Day 2: Testing & components — Tour energy-efficiency labs, durability / life-cycle test sites; meet suppliers of critical components (motors, compressors, structural materials); inspect packaging and container logistics.
- Day 3: Commercial alignment — Business negotiation on trial or volume orders (MOQ, payment, after-sales), summary session for quality / acceptance criteria, and next-step strategy.
Expected Deliverables
- Factory capability evaluation report (automation, scalability)
- Key component supplier list with capability notes
- Suggested business terms for trial or bulk orders
- Logistics recommendations (full container vs LCL, packaging, lead time)
TourPal Unique Value
- Deep local connections with manufacturing parks in Foshan / Zhongshan
- Technical and QC advisors on the ground to help interpret test data and production practices
- Business liaison support: negotiate terms, align expectations, and help set up trial orders