Posts Tagged ‘audit’
Quality Control Agents: An insider’s look at their fee structure (part 1)
You can divide the China inspection agents into two groups: Sourcing Agents and Inspection Agents. Sourcing Agents Sourcing agents often do inspections and audits as part of their supply chain management service. They will charge 3 to 15% (depending on size of order) for their service, which is inclusive of audits and inspections. I’m not…
Read MoreEssential Sourcing Skills: Supplier Verification
“I found a supplier online. They look good. But how can I be sure the supplier is legit and will meet my needs?” That is by far the most common type of question sent in to the CSIC from the buying community. In this article I will give our readers simple, effective and affordable strategies…
Read MoreTools to Confirm Legitimacy of Supplier
I kindly request your assistance to check on the following Chinese Company to confirm if they are Serious Manufacturers / Suppliers / or a Fake. I want to know this before I establish an L/C and place an order. Qingdao XXXXChemical Inc. Address : XXXX Kindly advise sources that I can use to confirm my supplier is legit.…
Read MoreS. Asian Factory Fire’s impact on Sourcing
The following highlights are from an interview with two key subjects: The impact of the recent factory fires in S. Asia on sourcing. General sourcing trends as we head into 2013. Here are some excerpts: Q: Are new emerging production hubs such as Bangladesh that are pegged as alternatives to China really prepared to meet…
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