Have you ever dealt with production problems, sub-standard goods or an unacceptable delay? Perhaps even a project that came to a full stop without warning. Follow these tips to help overcome production problems with your Chinese suppliers.
Keep a representative or local third party inspector on site in the factory. This is the only way you really know what is going on. You need someone who protects your interests on site. Mawson Global’s on the ground team will make sure our client’s needs are understood and acted on by supplier management.
Monitor progress closely. Shaking hands typically is not enough to ensure production will move along at a satisfying pace. More importantly, if you notice a factory is not moving in the right direction for even a few days, contact them immediately and try to understand why.
Complete a quality assurance check prior to any shipment. Even if you have a small order, any set back during production may have resulted in rushed production. Overall, not doing a final inspection prior to shipping will be more expensive than getting a third party to ensure that the products fit your quality guidelines.
Most of the production issues arise from selecting the wrong supply partner. Make sure you are as important to the supplier as they are to you! You can do this by selecting someone who is a similar size to your company, by making the time to personally visit the factory and by involving the supplier in your long term plans.
Mawson Global helps clients by developing and implementing strategies that remove the risk of sub-standard quality and that form lasting relationships with suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time at the right cost.