Trade Process & Quality Assurance
A structured, transparent process from initial enquiry through to confirmed delivery — and the sourcing and quality steps that support it.
Requirement to delivery, in eight steps.
The overall commercial flow that every Epic Trading engagement follows.
- 01
Requirement
The buyer submits a product or sourcing requirement.
- 02
Quotation
Epic Trading prepares an itemized commercial quotation.
- 03
Supplier Selection
Suppliers are identified and confirmed for the transaction.
- 04
Verification
Supplier and product verification is coordinated as required.
- 05
Inspection
Inspection is coordinated where the buyer requires it.
- 06
Documentation
Trade, customs and compliance documentation is finalized.
- 07
Shipping
Freight and delivery are coordinated through licensed partners.
- 08
Delivery
The shipment is tracked through to confirmed delivery.
A careful sourcing and quality process.
Epic Trading coordinates each of the following steps according to the transaction; inspection and certification are arranged through qualified third parties where a buyer requires them, not claimed as in-house certifications.
- 01
Requirement Analysis
The buyer's specification, quantity, destination and timeline are reviewed to confirm scope.
- 02
Supplier Selection
Candidate suppliers are identified and shortlisted against the requirement.
- 03
Specification Review
Technical specification, grade or standard is confirmed against the shortlisted suppliers' offer.
- 04
Sample Approval
Samples are coordinated for buyer review and approval where applicable to the product.
- 05
Inspection Coordination
Inspection can be arranged through qualified third parties where the buyer requires it.
- 06
Documentation
Export, import, customs and compliance documentation is prepared for the shipment.
- 07
Packaging
Packaging is coordinated to match the buyer's specification and the shipment method.
- 08
Shipping
Freight is coordinated through licensed logistics partners.
- 09
Delivery Follow-up
Shipment status is tracked through to confirmed delivery.
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