SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SOURCING CHALLENGES IN CHINA
While enhancing procurement in China to exploit the competitiveness of China’s manufacturing industry, international companies are increasingly facing difficulties. On one hand, most of Chinese manufacturers are not very well known; it is very hard to get sufficient and reliable supplier information. On the other hand, international and local product regulations are becoming various and complex; it is a challenge to ensure the purchased goods are in compliance with all statutory requirements. Also, the cultural difference, language, misunderstanding of product specifications, supplier credibility, product quality, possible delivery delay and social compliance issues are also bringing risks to China sourcing. The key to success, lies in selecting right suppliers and keeping strict quality control.
The suppliers that you use directly influence the quality of your products. As a result, you need to ensure that their processes meet statutory standards and regulations. However, as your suppliers are often based far from your site, verifying their ability to deliver can be difficult. APC help you ensure that your potential or existing suppliers deliver high-quality products, operate efficiently, and support continuous improvement, process surveys and factory audits can be performed. Our independent Supplier assessment and technical audit services can protect your brand reputation and integrity by mitigating your reputational risks in social compliance, quality, security, health, safety and environment through assessments of your supply chain facilities, processes and people.
