Hire vetted local inspectors for your overseas factories
Freelancers outsourcing manufacturing to overseas suppliers face quality control issues due to the lack of simple remote inspection tools.
Connect with on-demand inspectors in supplier countries who visit factories, take photos/videos, and report via app. Freelancers get real-time updates and verified quality checks without travel. Pay per inspection with escrow for trust.
Freelancers outsourcing product manufacturing to overseas suppliers
Curated network of freelance inspectors in 50+ manufacturing hubs, focused on solo entrepreneurs
professional
Search/book inspectors by location and expertise
Schedule visits with checklists and instructions
Live chat and photo uploads during inspection
Funds released only after approval
Store and compare past inspections
Review inspectors for quality
For multiple factories
Sync with supplier CRMs
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Relationships:
/api/inspectorsSearch available inspectors
/api/bookingsCreate booking
/api/bookings/:idUpdate status/approve
/api/users/bookingsList user bookings
No escrow
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 6% | $120 | $1,440 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 10% | $1,500 | $18,000 |
Book local experts to check your suppliers – no travel required.
Recruit 20 inspectors from LinkedIn/Facebook groups in Shenzhen/Bangkok; offer freelancers via Twitter searches for 'overseas manufacturing'; free first booking.
Global brand
Enterprise-focused, expensive
Affordable for freelancers
Two-sided network effects with inspector ratings
Boom in freelance physical products post-COVID
Inspector quality
Strict vetting + ratings
Payout disputes
Escrow + insurance
Success: 15 freelancers interested
Success: 90% satisfaction
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