#factory audit

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2 articles on Eastern Plays tagged "factory audit."

2 articles

Sourcing
China Plus One in 2026: How to Vet a Vietnam Factory So Your Goods Keep Their Origin

Moving orders to Vietnam no longer cuts your tariff bill the way it did. Here is how to check a factory, its inputs and its paperwork before you pay a deposit.

Graham Ashworth Oct 21, 2026 7 min read
Supplier Checks
How to Vet a Supplier in China Before You Pay a Deposit

A polished catalogue and a quick reply prove very little. Here is the order of checks we run on every new factory, from the business licence to a third-party audit, before any money moves.

Graham Ashworth Sep 18, 2026 4 min read