This final stage of supplier qualification has to be tailored to the client's needs. It is a function of the results of the identification and screening processes, but also of the importer's particular situation.
We offer two types of services, depending on the size of the factory and the buyer's needs:
1. Facilities & Operations Check (for small factories, on a small budget)
An inspector spends 1 day on site. Price: from 250 USD all included (in China's coastal provinces).
2. In-depth audits (typically for factories of 500 workers or more):
1 trained auditor for 2 days. Total: 850 USD + expenses.
There are two types of in-depth factory audits:
3. Social Compliance Audits (typically for large factories):
This type of audit is a necessity for large brands/retailers that want to avoid any public relations problem.
We subcontract this job to Western experts who speak the local language. This is the best way to ensure an accurate reporting for this very sensitive service.
Quotations on demand (above 1,500 USD).
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Option to complement the above services: background accounting check with Globis/Sinotrust.