Supplier Selection & On-Boarding

We employ team members in China to onboard new suppliers on behalf of clients. This allows clients to achieve significant improvement in supplier onboarding without the risk/cost of establishing an entity in China.

Benefits

Quality and Social Compliance Auditing Benefits:

• Risk mitigation - Identify potential quality issues, safety hazards, and compliance violations before they impact your business
• Brand protection - Ensure suppliers meet ethical labor standards and environmental requirements to safeguard company reputation
• Regulatory compliance - Verify adherence to international standards and local regulations to avoid legal complications
• Cost avoidance - Prevent expensive recalls, rework, and customer complaints through upfront quality verification
• Consistent product standards - Establish baseline quality expectations and manufacturing processes across all suppliers
• Supply chain transparency - Gain visibility into working conditions, environmental practices, and operational capabilities
• Continuous improvement - Create framework for ongoing monitoring and supplier development programs

Trading Terms and Supplier Selection Benefits:

• Clear expectations - Define payment terms, delivery schedules, and performance metrics upfront to prevent disputes
• Financial protection - Establish payment structures that minimize financial risk and ensure cash flow management
• Performance accountability - Create measurable KPIs and penalty clauses that incentivize reliable delivery
• Streamlined onboarding - Standardized processes reduce time-to-market for new supplier relationships
• Scalability planning - Build flexibility into agreements to accommodate business growth and changing requirements
• Competitive advantage - Secure favorable pricing, priority allocation, and exclusive arrangements through strategic terms
• Dispute resolution - Establish clear escalation procedures and legal frameworks for addressing conflicts
• Operational efficiency - Reduce administrative burden through standardized documentation and processes