• Quotes in 24–72 hours (not 20–30 days) with apples-to-apples sheets
  
• Samples in 2–4 weeks (not 4–6), golden-sample plan included
  
• QC at three gates (DuPro → Final → Loading) instead of ad-hoc final only
  
• Compliance ready (REACH/CPSIA/RoHS/GOTS/IMDS lab plan + docs) vs vendor-led guesswork
  
• Live visibility with milestones, photos, and doc room—not email chaos
  

Expanded benchmark table

Benchmark metric	Without IndiaUnbox	With IndiaUnbox	Buyer impact
Quote speed (days)	20–30	5–10	Start sooner; shave weeks off RFQ
Supplier response rate	20–40%	70–90% (pre-vetted pool)	Fewer dead ends; better price discovery
Apples-to-apples costing	Manual, inconsistent	Normalized sheet (EXW→DDP, duty, freight, surcharges)	Fast, confident comparison
Samples to hand	4–6 weeks	2–4 weeks	Quicker go/no-go decisions
Spec discipline	Basic email specs	Spec Pack + BOM + tolerances + AQL	Fewer misunderstandings
QC coverage	Ad-hoc final only	DuPro + Final + Loading (AQL agreed)	Defects caught before ship
Compliance readiness	Vendor-led	Lab plan + reports (REACH/CPSIA/RoHS/GOTS/IMDS by category)	Market-ready paperwork
Visibility	Email threads	Live tracker (samples → PSI → ETD/ETA), photo/video evidence	Control without travel
Tooling/IP	Ambiguous ownership	Contracts with tooling ownership, NDA, SKU exclusivity (as needed)	Lower IP leakage risk
Logistics	Buyer to arrange	EXW→DDP options + doc pack	Fewer handoffs, fewer errors
OTIF target	80–90% typical	≥95%	Smoother launches
First-pass yield (RFT)	92–96%	≥98%	Less rework, faster throughput
Cycle time: RFQ → PO	8–12 weeks	4–7 weeks	Earlier revenue / season hit
Change control	Email approvals	Change log + rev-locked golden sample	Traceability if things drift
Supplier development	One-off	Scorecard + QBRs + VA/VE	Cost-downs over time

Ranges shown are typical for mid-market consumer goods and engineered components. We’ll publish program-specific KPIs in your dashboard.

What we do differently (stage by stage)

1) RFQ & costing (Day 0–3)

• Translate your brief into a Spec Pack (materials, finishes, tolerances, testing, packaging).
  
• Hit the right cluster and broadcast to pre-audited vendors.
  
• Return a Quote Pack in 24–72h: 3–5 quotes, MOQs, lead times, EXW→DDP costing, duty & freight modeled by HS code.
  
• Outcome: immediate, like-for-like comparison instead of piecing together emails.
  

2) Diligence & shortlist (Week 1)

• Factory scorecards (Quality, Compliance, Capacity, Cost, Communication).
  
• Desktop + on-ground audits where needed (ISO/IATF/BSCI/SEDEX).
  
• Outcome: shortlisted 1–2 factories with risk notes and sample ETA.
  

3) Sampling & spec lock (Weeks 2–4)

• T0/T1/T2 cycles to a Golden Sample, color/finish standards, AQL plan agreed (e.g., Gen II, Major 2.5 / Minor 4.0).
  
• Outcome: rev-locked reference that QC enforces.
  

4) Pilot & first article

• For engineered parts: FAI/PPAP (Lvl 3), capability (Cp/Cpk ≥1.33 on critical), GR&R, material certs.
  
• Outcome: issues show up in pilot, not in the container.
  

5) Production & QC gates

• DuPro checks at defined operations → Final inspection → Loading supervision with seal log.
  
• Outcome: defect Pareto + corrective actions before cargo moves.
  

6) Compliance & documentation

• Lab plan per SKU, test booking, certificates uploaded to your doc room.
  
• Outcome: market-ready paperwork for customs and retail audits.
  

7) Logistics & delivery

• Port/ICD selection, stuffing photos, insurance, customs clearance; DDP available.
  
• Outcome: fewer handoffs; clean paper trail (CI/PL/COO/BL/VGM/ISPM-15 etc.).
  

Real-world example (typical SKU)

Metal candleholder set (3 sizes), plated + lacquer, retail pack

• Without: 26 days to 2 valid quotes, sample at Day 39, plating spec drift caught at PSI, 1-week rework, 12% air-freight to hit ship date.
  
• With IndiaUnbox: quotes by Day 3, samples Day 17; plating μm documented; PSI pass first-time; ocean as planned.
  

Net effect: ~5 weeks saved, no air premium, clean compliance binder.

Proof & governance

• Live tracker: samples, approvals, inspections, ETD/ETA → all in one timeline.
  
• Data room: specs, POs, inspection reports, photos, lab results, shipping docs.
  
• Supplier management: scorecards, CAPA tracking, QBRs; under-performers are rotated out.
  
• Commercial peace of mind: clear fees, no hidden factory commissions; escrow/tooling options.
  

FAQs

What if a category needs more time?
Highly engineered SKUs or new tooling might exceed 72h for quotes; we flag it on Day 1 with the reason and a revised SLA.

Can you work with my current supplier?
Yes. We can onboard and manage them under the same QC/compliance framework.

Do you ship DDP?
Yes—EXW→DDP with duty/freight modeled for your market.

What’s the minimum order?
Cluster-dependent. Many categories support flexible MOQs for pilots.