CPG Advisory Research Services
Make confident China sourcing decisions with reliable market intelligence
Before entering a new market, changing suppliers, or committing to a sourcing strategy, decision-makers need accurate information and a clear understanding of the risks involved.
Reliable data in China can be difficult to verify, particularly when evaluating privately held companies, factory claims, production capabilities, pricing, and market conditions. CPG Advisory combines local knowledge, established industry relationships, and structured research methods to help leadership teams separate reliable information from unsupported claims.
Our research is designed around the business decision you need to make. We identify the most important questions, gather and compare information from multiple sources, and translate the findings into practical recommendations for your company.
How We Develop Reliable Insights
Depending on the engagement, our research may draw from:
Industry stakeholder interviews
Insights from relevant suppliers, manufacturers, specialists, distributors, and other market participants.
CPG’s retained intelligence
Knowledge developed through decades of sourcing, manufacturing, and supply-chain work in China.
Public and commercial sources
Available company records, industry information, regulatory materials, market data, and other documented sources
Experienced analyst review
Interpretation by professionals familiar with Chinese business practices, supplier operations, and global sourcing.
Each engagement is tailored to the client’s objectives, budget, and timeline. Findings are presented objectively, with attention to the limitations of available information and the implications for the decision at hand.
Research and Advisory Services
The scope can be tailored to a specific supplier, product, market, or broader sourcing initiative.
Supplier Due Diligence
Evaluate a prospective or existing supplier’s ownership, location, capabilities, production claims, reputation, and other relevant risk factors. When appropriate, the research can besupplemented by an on-site assessment conducted through CPG’s China-based resources.
Market and Industry Research
Assess the Chinese manufacturing landscape for a product or industry, including available capabilities, geographic clusters, market conditions, and relevant supply-chain considerations.
Cost and Price Benchmarking
Compare supplier pricing and key cost drivers to determine whether current quotations remain competitive and where negotiation or sourcing opportunities may exist.
Manufacturing Feasibility Study
Evaluate whether producing a product in China is commercially and operationally practical, including expected costs, supplier availability, constraints, risks, and alternative approaches.
Sourcing Strategy Study
Develop a fact-based plan for sourcing a specific product, category, or product line from China, including recommended priorities, supplier criteria, risks, and next steps
Intellectual Property Risk Study
Assess the risks of bringing an intellectual-property-sensitive product or process to China and identify practical measures to strengthen protection and control.
ESG and CSR Risk Assessment
Review relevant environmental, labor, governance, sustainability, and responsible-sourcing considerations to help your company establish appropriate supplier expectations and oversight priorities
From Information to Action
Research is only valuable when it supports a decision. CPG Advisory explains what the findings mean for your business, highlights material risks and uncertainties, and provides practical recommendations your leadership or procurement team can use to determine the next step.
