Agents that work for free take a royalty on units purchased and a secret commission (kick-back) from the factory. These agents pick the worst factories because those pay the highest commissions. Assembly Now delivers better pricing from factories, in part, because the factory does not have to build in margin to cover an agent commission.
— Amethyst Wytiu, COO, Next Step China
Unlike a traditional agent, we have both front-line operators and back-office engineers with advanced degrees and decades of experience in design and manufacturing. We can help you with more than just acquiring a quote. We can help you understand how to evaluate quotes with unequal terms, recognize safety or regulatory concerns, select comparable products or processes, or even help you with redesigning for cost reduction.
Because we handle a large number of clients, we can achieve economies of scale that allow us to employ expensive engineering experts, yet keep our margins razor thin. It all adds up to a competent, expedient, and efficient sourcing experience for you.