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Source Corp
Source Corp
2026
Frequently Asked Questions

International sourcing, made clearer.

Every project has different requirements, but many clients want to understand how Source Corp works before beginning the sourcing journey. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about our sourcing model, international markets, factory visits, quality checks, shipping, customs, and delivery.

Source Corp is a global sourcing and procurement company helping architects, interior designers, developers, businesses and private clients source furniture, marble, lighting and other architectural and interior products from international markets. Our role can extend from understanding the requirement and identifying relevant manufacturers through specification and commercial coordination, quality checks, shipping, customs clearance and delivery.
Source Corp follows a requirement-led sourcing model. We do not begin with a fixed catalogue or existing inventory. We first understand what the project requires — including the product, material, finish, quantity, specifications, budget and timeline — and then explore relevant sourcing markets and manufacturers around that requirement. The project comes first. Sourcing follows.
Source Corp works with: Architects Interior Designers Developers & Builders Hotels & Resorts Corporate & Commercial Projects Hospitals & Institutional Projects Private Clients Our sourcing approach is adapted to the scale, category and requirements of each project.
Yes. Source Corp regularly works alongside architects and interior designers. We can coordinate sourcing around approved drawings, specifications, product references, materials, finishes and quantities while the architect or designer continues to lead the project's design direction. Your design team leads the vision. Source Corp supports the sourcing behind it.
Our sourcing scope includes: Furniture & Interiors Residential, hospitality and commercial furniture and related interior products. Marble & Custom Stone Marble, finished surfaces, inlay work, carved panels and custom stone elements. Lighting Residential and commercial lighting around the required design and technical specifications. Architectural & Interior Elements Including: Doors Windows Tiles Elevation cladding Vanities Jacuzzis Steam and sauna rooms Decorative items Outdoor pots Other project-specific requirements If a requirement falls outside a standard category, our team can evaluate the sourcing possibilities around the project brief. [ Explore What We Source ]
No. Source Corp does not operate from a fixed catalogue. We first understand the project requirement and then identify suitable products, manufacturers and sourcing markets. This gives clients access to a broader range of possibilities rather than limiting the project to predetermined inventory.
Yes. A single project can include several sourcing categories. For example, a residence may require: Furniture + Marble + Lighting + Vanities + Decorative Elements A hospitality project may involve: Furniture + Lighting + Stone + Architectural Products Source Corp can coordinate multiple categories within one broader sourcing and procurement process.
Yes, where suitable manufacturing capability is available. Source Corp can explore project-specific requirements with relevant manufacturers and workshops. This can include customised furniture, stone fabrication and other specialised architectural or interior requirements. The sourcing possibilities depend on the design, material, specification, quantity and manufacturing feasibility of the requirement.
Source Corp's sourcing activity includes international markets such as: CHINA Furniture, lighting, interior products, architectural elements, marble processing and customised manufacturing. ITALY Furniture, marble, specialist finishes and design-led interior products. TURKEY Selected furniture and interior sourcing requirements. The most appropriate sourcing market depends on the product category, specification, quantity and project requirement.
Source Corp has representative presence across: India | Italy | China | UAE This international presence supports Source Corp's wider sourcing and project coordination network.
There is no single sourcing market that is right for every requirement. We begin by looking at the project's: Product Category Specification Material Finish Quantity Customisation Requirements Project Scale Timeline Based on the requirement, relevant markets and manufacturers can then be evaluated. We do not start with a country. We start with the project.
Yes. Where useful for the project, Source Corp can coordinate: Factory visits Manufacturer meetings Showroom visits Market research Product selection visits Our team coordinates relevant research and appointments around the project requirement. [ Plan a Sourcing Visit ]
For selected projects, visiting the sourcing market gives clients and design teams an opportunity to see products, materials, finishes and manufacturing capabilities firsthand. It can be particularly useful when a project involves significant selections, customised products or multiple categories. Source Corp helps structure the visit around relevant manufacturers and products so the experience remains connected to the project brief.
Once suitable products and manufacturers have been shortlisted, Source Corp helps coordinate product selections, specifications, quantities, pricing and purchasing details into a more structured procurement plan. This provides better visibility into the commercial side of the sourcing decision before orders are finalised.
Approved product details are documented and coordinated with the relevant supplier as part of the sourcing and purchasing process. Depending on the product, these may include: Dimensions Materials Finishes Colours Quantities Product References Other Approved Requirements For customised requirements, specification coordination continues with the relevant manufacturer as the product moves toward production.
Approved selections can be brought into a structured purchase list covering agreed products, specifications, quantities and pricing. This creates a clearer reference before procurement moves forward, particularly when a project involves multiple products or suppliers.
Yes. Quality checks and inspections are carried out before dispatch to review products or materials against the agreed order requirements. Depending on the project and agreed inspection scope, this may include: Product Material Finish Dimensions Quantity Selected specifications Overall order readiness The exact inspection scope depends on the project and agreed service.
The approved specifications, finishes, dimensions and quantities are carried into the procurement process and communicated with the relevant manufacturer. Before dispatch, products and materials can then be reviewed against the agreed requirements within the inspection scope. This keeps the original selection, supplier communication and pre-dispatch review connected within one sourcing process.
International logistics and shipping coordination can be included within the agreed sourcing scope. Source Corp coordinates the relevant movement with manufacturers and service providers so the procurement journey can continue beyond the point of purchase.
Yes. Source Corp coordinates customs clearance where it forms part of the agreed project scope. Once the shipment reaches the destination port, the clearance process can be coordinated through the relevant service-provider network.
Yes. Following customs clearance, onward logistics and delivery to the relevant project destination can be coordinated as part of the agreed service. Source market → Shipping → Customs → Onward logistics → Project destination
International procurement can involve several manufacturers, products, specifications and service providers. Source Corp connects the important stages through one sourcing relationship. Depending on the project scope, our team can coordinate: Market Research ↓ Manufacturer Identification ↓ Product Selection ↓ Commercial Coordination ↓ Specifications ↓ Quality Checks ↓ Shipping ↓ Customs Clearance ↓ Delivery This gives the client a more connected way to manage international sourcing from the initial requirement through to delivery.
We work around the design team's approved drawings, specifications and selections. Source Corp can identify relevant manufacturers, coordinate products and finishes, communicate specifications, support commercial planning, carry out agreed quality checks and coordinate the wider international procurement process. This allows the architect or interior designer to remain focused on the creative and project direction while Source Corp supports the sourcing behind it.
Yes. The sourcing model is requirement-led. A client may approach Source Corp for one specialised category, such as marble or furniture, or for a broader requirement involving several product categories and manufacturers. The sourcing scope is structured around the individual project.
You can speak to Source Corp once you have enough information for us to begin understanding the requirement. This could be: A project brief Drawings BOQ Product references Material references Specifications Approximate quantities Or a defined sourcing requirement You do not necessarily need to prepare a separate presentation for us. Start with the information already available for the project.
If available, share: PROJECT INFORMATION Project type and location. DRAWINGS / BOQ Relevant drawings, schedules or product lists. PRODUCT REFERENCES Images, links or references showing the intended product direction. SPECIFICATIONS Material, finish, dimensions or other known requirements. QUANTITIES Approximate or confirmed quantities where available. TIMELINE Relevant project or procurement timelines. Our team can review the information and begin understanding the sourcing requirement. [ Send Your Project Requirement ]
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