About Scandic Sourcing
Founded in 2006, Scandic Sourcing was established to assist foreign companies in navigating the complexities of working with China and Asia.
We take pride in our highly qualified team of foreign executives and technical experts. Not only do they possess extensive industrial experience, but they also have a deep understanding of production and operations in China. All of our work is carried out systematically, utilizing world-class principles and methods. We have the expertise to operate effectively at both strategic and practical levels.
Scandic Sourcing Services
We offer tailored services to meet the specific needs of our clients, which range from SMEs to multinational corporations.
Our team can provide comprehensive solutions, including market investigations, market entry studies, investment plans, feasibility studies, factory setup, sourcing of machinery and tools, operational procedure development, management system implementation, supplier sourcing and improvement, personnel recruitment, and hands-on management of actual operations. This wealth of experience helps reduce both costs and risks when entering the Chinese market.
At Scandic Sourcing, we serve as a trusted partner, helping clients get started, set up operations, and providing ongoing value-added services as needed. We offer outsourced solutions for logistics, human resources management, financial accounting, interim management, and even take on supervisory or board roles. From feasibility studies to full plant setup, we provide end-to-end support. Learn more under our Factory Setup section.
Sourcing Challenges in China
When working with suppliers in China, you’ll quickly notice the wide variation in technical capabilities and industrial maturity. At Scandic Sourcing, we specialize in the industrial and mechanical sectors, focusing on products such as machinery, machine parts, and metal components. Our dedicated team of foreign and Chinese engineering professionals brings over 150 years of combined industrial experience from international companies.
Investing time upfront to identify the best potential suppliers will save you both time and costs. We ensure that you not only find the most suitable suppliers but also that your requirements are accurately understood and implemented. Learn more about our Supplier Search Services.
China remains a developing nation with a complex regulatory environment. Over the past year, there has been increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability, making it more critical than ever to have systems in place to ensure your suppliers align with your values and prevent reputational risks. We work closely with global sourcing organizations, both in China and at their headquarters, to ensure that their suppliers meet client requirements regarding environmental standards, health, safety, and labor practices. Explore our Supplier Code of Conduct Programs for more information.
Drawing on 15 years of experience in supplier sustainability auditing, we have upgraded our program to comply with the latest EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European laws. We were pleasantly surprised that the EU recognized that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work; any sustainability program must be based on stakeholder engagement, materiality analysis, and objective data measurement—principles we adopted back in 2008.
In 2003, we became GRI-certified, and our voluntary sustainability report for this year has been produced following GRI directives. Moving forward, we will continue producing these reports according to CSRD, while also helping our SME clients prepare their CSRD reports for 2024 and beyond.
For more details, see our sections on Supply Chain Sustainability Services and CSRD Resource Center.
Let Scandic Sourcing be your trusted partner in developing your Asia and China strategy. Contact us to discuss how our experienced team can assist you.
Per Linden
Founder and Lead Consultant
per.linden@scandicsourcing.com