Independent supplier research
GUANGDONG / CHINAGUANGDONG DATABASE
Guangdong, researched.
A research database of manufacturers, showrooms and suppliers in Guangdong for interior projects.
I have already done the work that would take you weeks of searching.
Beyond the contact.
Specialization. Capabilities. Context.
The value of research
A name is only the beginning.
Finding suppliers is easy. Understanding what they make, where they work and how they fit your project takes research.
Questions behind the research
- What does the company actually make or supply?
- Is it a manufacturer, workshop, supplier or showroom?
- Where is it located?
- What still needs checking?
Research scope
For the whole interior project.
Manufacturers, suppliers, showrooms and production resources across interior categories.
Furniture
Lighting
Kitchens
Doors
Stone
Sanitary ware
Surfaces & materials
Decor
Custom production
Inside the database
A record. In context.
Explore the kind of information behind a supplier record. Select a section to see why it matters.
What do they make?
Understand the company’s focus before starting a conversation.
- Main category
- The main products or services.
- Specialization
- A more specific production or supply focus.
- Related areas
- Other relevant directions and research notes.
Why it matters
A category name alone does not tell you whether a company fits your project.
How do they work?
Look beyond the catalogue to the production information.
- Production processes
- Processes described in the available sources.
- Custom work
- Customization information and points to clarify.
- Research notes
- Context for the next discussion with the company.
Why it matters
Knowing what to ask is part of choosing a relevant supplier.
Where do you start?
Bring location and contact information into one context.
- Location
- City, area and available location references.
- Contact channels
- Website and contact channels found in the research.
- Showroom context
- Available information about where products are presented.
Why it matters
A useful starting point for contact, further research or planning a visit.
What supports the information?
Distinguish collected information from completed checks.
- Sources
- Where the information was found.
- Research status
- What has been cross-checked and what remains open.
- Field-check status
- Planned visits are not the same as completed visits.
Why it matters
Transparency matters more than a blanket “verified” label.
The method
Research, not just a list.
Information is gathered from multiple sources and cross‑checked to ensure relevance and accuracy.
Find
Websites, catalogues, platforms, exhibitions and maps.
Cross-check
Compare sources and identify what needs clarification.
Structure
Organize specialization, location, capabilities and notes.
Update
Add new research and refine the existing information.
Who it is for
Interior designers • Architects • Design studios • Sourcing professionals • Professionals independently sourcing in China
The product
Start with research. Not from scratch.
Professional online resource
Database access
Access details and pricing will be announced.
Purchasing is not available in this preview.
For the supply side
For manufacturers & suppliers
Would you like your company to be considered for the JM CHINA database? Introduce your business and share what you make or supply.
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Behind the research
Julia MaliutinaJulia Maliutina is the founder of JM CHINA and is developing the Guangdong Database for interior sourcing.