When a China supplier delays production, the buyer needs a recovery plan based on evidence, not only a new promised date.
Find the real bottleneck
Delay explanations can hide material shortages, capacity pressure or subcontractor problems.
- Which process is delayed?
- Is material already in the factory?
- Are other orders ahead in the queue?
Ask for evidence
The supplier should provide specific evidence for the recovery plan.
- Production schedule
- Material arrival proof
- Line photos or video
- Packing and shipment plan
Adjust buyer controls
A delay should trigger review of inspection timing and payment release.
- Move inspection date
- Hold balance payment
- Check shipment document timeline
- Consider backup supplier