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Silkroad Consulting
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821
Here for your business, focused on what matters - call us to +1.780.231.2821

We operate China, you grow your business.

We help businesses connect with Chinese suppliers and manage the entire process — from sourcing to delivery. With local representation and hands-on support, we make working with China simpler and more reliable.
WHAT WE DO

Services

Access the services you need to grow smarter, operate smoother, and stay ahead.
Supplier Search & Product Sourcing
  • Finding suppliers in China (pricing, catalogs, product presentations)
  • Product comparison and analysis – pricing, specifications, sample review
  • Identifying factories used by competitors for similar products
  • Visiting trade shows on your behalf to find new suppliers and spot market trends
Manufacturing Oversight & Quality Control
  • Full production monitoring – before, during, and after manufacturing.
  • Final product quality checks and supervision of loading (QC, LC).
  • Testing product samples in certified labs and obtaining necessary certifications.
Custom Manufacturing & Legal Protection
  • Manufacturing based on your sample, with optional improvements or cost reduction.
  • Registering your trademark in China.
  • Coordinating legal action against suppliers, including refund recovery through courts.
Representation & Negotiation
  • Acting as your business representative in China.
  • Leading direct negotiations with suppliers and potential partners.
  • Handling price discounts and compensation for defects or missing goods.
  • Assisting with issues related to China’s state insurance (e.g., Sinosure, PICC).
Logistics & Consolidation
  • Organizing shipments and assisting with sample deliveries.
  • Consolidating products from multiple factories into one shipment for efficiency.
Business Travel & Translation
  • Arranging business trips to China.
  • Providing in-country support and translation services during visits.

Finding the right partners in China can be overwhelming, especially when you’re focused on growing your business here in Canada.
At Silkroad Corp, we help companies worldwide to connect with reliable Chinese manufacturers and suppliers—clearly, efficiently, and with confidence.
We’re a Canadian-based firm, proudly operating out of Edmonton. With us, your business moves forward on a foundation that’s built to last.

Dmytro Pakhomov
Director
Advantages

What Defines Us?

Supply Chain & Regulatory Support – with expertise in international supply chains and Chinese regulations, we help you navigate sourcing and compliance, ensuring efficient operations and robust quality control.

Sourcing & Product Development – we offer deep knowledge in product sourcing, development, and quality assurance to help you confidently manage suppliers and improve product designs.

Industry Expertise – specializing in connecting businesses with Chinese manufacturers, we provide insights from years of hands-on experience across various industries.

Tailored Solutions – our flexible service models offer customized, cost-effective solutions, ensuring high-quality results and streamlined management of your global supply chain.

How we work

Step-By-Step Process

We follow a proven process that keeps everything efficient, transparent, and on track.
1
Get in Touch
Reach out to us by filling out the form below, calling, or emailing us.
2
Working Together
We begin by understanding your needs, agreeing on the scope and terms, and finalizing a Consulting Agreement.
3
Making It Happen
Our team works on your project with a focus on quality and is committed to providing attentive, responsive service whenever you need us.
Portfolio

Case studies

Discover our portfolio
  • Manufacturing Oversight
  • Legal Protection
Preventing Engagement with a Non-Existent Manufacturer

Silkroad Consulting Corp was approached by a mid-sized company seeking to produce a new line of consumer products in China. The client had independently located a manufacturer online that appeared legitimate, offering attractive pricing and professional-looking documentation. However, before committing to the contract, the company requested Silkroad Consulting’s assessment.

Leveraging its trusted Chinese partner network, Silkroad coordinated a discreet background verification of the manufacturer’s business license, registration records, and operational footprint. The investigation revealed that the supposed factory existed only on paper—its address corresponded to a virtual office, and no physical production facilities were registered under the listed entity.

Based on these findings, Silkroad promptly advised the client against proceeding and referred them to a verified consultant who could locate genuine manufacturers meeting the same specifications. The client successfully avoided a significant financial loss and reputational risk. This case demonstrated Silkroad Consulting Corp’s ability to protect Canadian businesses by applying local market insight and reliable on-the-ground verification through its Chinese professional network.

  • Manufacturing Oversight
  • Legal Protection
  • Supplier search
  • Representation
  • Quality Control
Accelerating Market Entry Through Verified Manufacturing and Quality Oversight

An industrial equipment distributor approached Silkroad Consulting Corp with plans to launch a proprietary product line for the North American market. The client had a clear design concept but lacked manufacturing contacts in Asia and was concerned about quality control and intellectual property protection.

Silkroad Consulting Corp analyzed the client’s technical requirements and connected them with a vetted third party consultant specialized in custom equipment manufacturing. Within two weeks, the consultant sourced three qualified factories capable of producing pilot units and arranged preliminary quotations for tooling and production runs. To ensure confidence in the process, Silkroad’s network coordinated an independent third-party quality control service that conducted on-site factory inspections and sample evaluations.

The reports confirmed production capability and compliance with all safety standards, enabling the client to proceed with confidence. The project advanced from concept to validated feasibility in under six weeks—saving months of research and mitigating the typical risks of offshore manufacturing. This collaboration demonstrated Silkroad Consulting Corp’s ability to facilitate rapid, secure, and verifiable market entry for foreign businesses venturing into China.

  • Supplier search
  • Representation
  • Quality Control
  • Business Travel Services
  • Translation Services
Seamless Business Travel and Translation Support for a Trade Mission

Manufacturing company planned a series of supplier meetings across three Chinese provinces to evaluate potential partners for a new product launch. The client’s team lacked local language skills and had limited time to coordinate travel logistics in unfamiliar cities. They turned to Silkroad Consulting Corp for structured, on-the-ground support.

Silkroad’s partner consultants in China designed an all-inclusive business itinerary covering transportation, hotel accommodations, and restaurant arrangements aligned with the client’s budget and preferences. Professional interpreters were assigned to accompany the team during factory tours, negotiations, and technical briefings, ensuring that discussions were fully understood and accurately documented. A bilingual logistics coordinator remained on call throughout the trip to handle schedule changes and last-minute requests.

The trip unfolded seamlessly, allowing the Canadian delegation to focus entirely on evaluating production quality and building strategic relationships. As a result, the client identified two credible long-term suppliers and signed a memorandum of understanding within days of returning home. This project illustrated Silkroad Consulting Corp’s ability to transform complex overseas visits into efficient, culturally smooth business missions through coordinated translation and travel management support.

  • Business Travel Services
  • Translation Services
  • Quality Control
Detecting and Resolving Quality Defects in 3D-Printed Plastic Components

A design-focused company from Europe engaged Silkroad Consulting Corp to develop a new collection of customized 3D-printed plastic accessories, each tailored to meet individual client preferences. Working through Silkroad’s trusted Chinese design consultant, the company refined its prototypes and received physical samples that met the required aesthetic and dimensional standards. Pleased with the results, the client authorized a pilot production batch.

Before shipment, Silkroad Consulting arranged for an independent third-party quality control inspection at the production facility. The inspection revealed that roughly one-fifth of the parts displayed microfractures and uneven surface textures caused by irregular temperature settings during the 3D-printing process. Acting quickly, Silkroad’s local partners coordinated with the factory to isolate the affected pieces and reproduce them under corrected parameters.

A follow-up inspection confirmed the improvements, and the client received a flawless batch on schedule. The experience reinforced the manufacturer’s internal quality standards and saved the client from significant delays and rework costs. This case demonstrated Silkroad Consulting Corp’s practical value in bridging design ambition and reliable production through vigilant quality oversight and structured communication.

  • Quality Control
  • Legal Protection
Winning a Case from Thousands of Kilometers Away: Legal Support in China through Silkroad

A European client faced a serious challenge after a Chinese supplier delivered a batch of custom components far below the agreed quality standard. The shipment had already left China, and negotiations with the supplier reached a dead end. The client feared it would be impossible to defend their rights without flying to China, hiring translators, and spending months navigating local bureaucracy.

That’s when they reached out to Silkroad Consulting Corp.

Our team immediately coordinated a response:
– Within days, we connected the client with a licensed Chinese commercial law firm experienced in cross-border manufacturing disputes.
– We prepared and translated all contractual documents, shipping records, and quality inspection reports into Chinese legal format.
– On behalf of the client, we drafted and notarized a Power of Attorney that allowed the Chinese lawyers to represent them fully in court.

Over the following month, all proceedings were handled entirely online. The client never had to leave Europe.
The local legal team presented all evidence—emails, sample approvals, and video footage of the production line. The court ruled in favor of our client, ordering the supplier to refund the full amount and cover legal expenses.

Through Silkroad’s coordination, what seemed like a lost case turned into a total legal victory — remotely, efficiently, and lawfully.

Result:
âś” 100% compensation recovered
âś” No travel required
âś” Full translation and coordination handled by Silkroad
âś” A new precedent for confident, remote business in China

  • Legal Protection
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Helping Businesses Expand and Connect — Let’s Talk

Doing business in China can be complex, especially without local experience or trusted contacts on the ground. Partner with us to access reliable sourcing, production oversight, and on-the-ground representation — and confidently manage every step from factory floor to final delivery.
Frequently asked questions

Got any questions?

If this section does not answer your questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
What makes doing business with China different and how do you help navigate that?
Doing business in China offers huge opportunities, but it comes with its own set of rules, unspoken customs, and decision-making processes that can feel unfamiliar to Western companies. We guide you through these differences—like relationship-driven dealmaking (guanxi), negotiation styles, and regional business practices—so you don’t waste time or risk costly missteps. Think of us as your local insider with Western business logic: we translate not just language, but expectations and strategies.
How can your company help me do business with China?
In short, we have people there to do the job for you, without your presence needed. This includes identifying reliable suppliers or partners, navigating local regulations, assisting with communication, and ensuring deals are structured safely. Whether you’re importing, exporting, or manufacturing, we offer personalized support tailored to your industry and goals.
What industries or products do you specialize in?
We have experience across a range of sectors including oil and gas equipment, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, and specialty imports/exports. If your business is outside these areas, we’re still happy to explore the opportunity. Our extensive network in China allows us to source or connect with partners in many different industries.
Is doing business in China safe and reliable?
With the right guidance, absolutely. While there are unique risks and differences in business culture, our role is to minimize uncertainty by conducting due diligence, verifying partners, and navigating local regulations. We help you make informed decisions and protect your interests with carefully structured agreements and proven local contacts.
What are your fees and how do you charge?
Our pricing is flexible and transparent. For most clients, we start with a consultation to understand your goals, then offer a flat-rate project fee or a phased retainer depending on the scope of work. All terms are clearly outlined up front, with no hidden costs.
How do we get started?
Simply reach out using the contact form on this website or send us an email. We’ll schedule a free 30-minute discovery call to learn about your business and goals. If there’s a good fit, we’ll outline the next steps and provide a custom proposal tailored to your needs.