The Lokumal Group THE LOKUMAL GROUP

How We Work: Our 5-Stage Sourcing & Trading Process

A streamlined, transparent workflow engineered to ensure strict technical compliance, direct factory pricing, and seamless cross-border delivery.

01

Requirement Intake & Specification Brief

We review your product specifications, CAD drawings, bill of materials (BOM), target volumes, and destination compliance requirements. Our engineering team establishes a formal procurement brief to guarantee factory alignment before sourcing begins.

CAD & BOM Technical Review
Destination Compliance Standards
Target Volume & Price Alignment
02

Factory Auditing & Direct Commercial Terms

Our sourcing team identifies and evaluates suitable manufacturers across Turkey, Europe, and Asia. We review product specifications, production capabilities, commercial offers, and delivery conditions before coordinating purchasing arrangements that meet our clients' requirements.

Audited Manufacturing Plants
Golden Sample Validation
Direct Factory Pro-Forma Pricing
03

On-Site Inspection & Loading Supervision

We monitor production progress and arrange quality checks according to the requirements of each order. Where applicable, our local team supervises container loading, verifies shipment quantities, and provides photographs or videos to keep clients informed before dispatch.

In-Line Production Sampling
Milestone Quality Audits
Container Loading Supervision
04

Export Documentation & Delivery Coordination

We coordinate shipping arrangements and export documentation with suppliers, logistics partners, and freight forwarders. Depending on the shipment, this may include commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other applicable trade documents.

Export Customs Clearance
Bill of Lading & Shipping Dossier
Origin Certificates (EUR.1 / A.TR)

Factory-Direct Pricing

Competitive sourcing and pricing through direct supplier relationships, transparent commercial negotiations, and efficient purchasing arrangements.

On-Site Inspection Protocol

Production follow-up, product inspections, photographic reporting, and container loading supervision arranged according to the requirements of each order.

Export Documentation & Compliance

Coordination of export documentation, shipping paperwork, certificates of origin, and applicable trade documents to support efficient international shipments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key operational details regarding order quantities, audit fees, and commercial milestones.

What are typical Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs)?

Minimum order quantities depend on the product, manufacturer, packaging requirements, and destination market. Some products can be supplied in smaller quantities or mixed shipments, while others require pallet or full-container orders. Please contact our team to discuss the minimum quantity for your requirements.

Who is responsible for pre-shipment inspection fees?

Inspection and loading supervision arrangements depend on the product, supplier location, and scope of the order. Any applicable inspection or third-party service fees will be clarified during the quotation process.

Ready to initiate your procurement brief?

Submit your specifications or talk directly to our regional operations desks.

Speak to an Operation Specialist