Tag Archives: factory audits

Coping With Coronavirus 2: How To Inspect Products & Audit Factories Without Going On Site

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Renaud Anjoran

At Sofeast, we have been going to Chinese factories on behalf of our clients since 2006. We have never had to face a situation of rapidly spreading disease, entire cities locked down, and all factories adopting stringent security measures. We … Continue reading →

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Quality System Audits vs. Process-Specific Audits

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

In this article, I want to contrast conventional quality system audits based on ISO 9001, and what I call process-specific audits. Why are each beneficial to importers, and what are the drawbacks you might find with them?

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How Factory Audits, Inspections, and Lab Tests Fit Together

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

I am often asked questions such as “what is the difference between audits and inspections” or “why are lab tests necessary if you send an inspector”. In this article, I will show how these three types of solutions from Sofeast … Continue reading →

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How To Find Suppliers In China [Importer Tips]

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

Are you looking for assistance to find suppliers in China?  Sofeast can help you with that. Keep reading to see our suggested sourcing process and how we take the pain out of sourcing new suppliers for importers:

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Why Social Compliance Audits Often Don’t Work, But Can

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

I had a good discussion with Bergson Wang, who has worked in the CSR (corporate social responsibility) departments of Adidas and Puma. There is one thing both of us believe: Using social compliance audits does not work if the goal is to … Continue reading →

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A Factory Audit On A Small Factory. Worth It?

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

I see some well-meaning importers who pay to audit factories based on a checklist inspired by the ISO9001 standard. However, I am really questioning the value of a factory audit on a small factory (below 400-600 workers). Here’s why…

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