Factory visits and supplier assessments
Factory visits and supplier assessments
A factory tour is easy to arrange. A useful visit takes preparation. I build the agenda around the claims you need to verify and leave you with a written record of what we saw.
Finalist suppliers, tooling decisions, quality concerns, capacity claims, or a multi-factory sourcing trip.
Before the trip
I review the product, quotations, samples, and unanswered questions. Each visit gets its own agenda so the team doesn’t spend a week watching the same sales presentation.
On the floor
I follow the product from incoming material through packing, ask who performs any off-site process, and check records against what the supplier has said.
After the visit
You’ll get the observed facts, supplier statements, open questions, and actions in writing. These are sourcing assessments, not certified compliance audits. If you need one, I’ll help scope and schedule it with an accredited firm.
Trip planning questions
Is travel included?
No. Airfare, lodging, local transportation, visas, and reasonable travel expenses are agreed in advance and billed at cost.
Can you travel with our team?
Yes. I can lead the itinerary or join the client team for selected visits.
What you’ll have before and after the trip
- A route built around supplier priority
- An agenda for each factory
- A list of records and evidence to request
- Visit notes and photos where permitted
- Open actions with owners
Planning a factory trip?
Send the countries, dates, and supplier list before you book flights.
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