Verification before commitment
Know your supplier before you commit
A supplier can look capable in a presentation and still fail on the shop floor. XCEED audits factories in India and Japan on your behalf so you place orders or sign partnerships based on what is really there.
- Who it is for
- Buyers, investors and partners evaluating a manufacturer
- What you get
- A documented report with a clear recommendation
- First step
- Agreeing the audit scope and the supplier to visit
Audit scope
What we check
Scope is tailored to your product and risk. A typical audit covers:
- Quality management system and records
- Production capacity and current utilisation
- Equipment condition and maintenance
- Process control and traceability
- Raw material sourcing and incoming inspection
- Workplace safety and compliance
- Company documents and certifications
- Sample or production inspection
Timing
When to audit
Before the first order
Confirm capability before money and time are committed.
Before scaling up
Check the supplier can handle higher volumes.
After quality issues
Find root causes and agree corrective actions.
Periodic re-qualification
Keep approved suppliers performing.
Report
Your audit report
Written so a decision can be made from it directly:
- Photo-documented findings by area
- Scorecard against the agreed criteria
- Risks and recommended corrective actions
- Overall recommendation: approve, approve with conditions, or not recommended
Related services
Often combined with
Business Development
Finding, qualifying and introducing the right buyers, distributors, suppliers and partners.
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Entry model, partners, locations and on-ground coordination for Japanese companies entering India.
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Specification, supplier comparison, inspection, shipping and installation coordination.
Learn moreNeed a supplier verified?
Tell us who and what you need checked. We will propose an audit scope.