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Stop Unauthorized Subcontracting In Its Tracks [Podcast]

July 1, 2022 by Adrian Leighton

Stop Unauthorized Subcontracting In Its Tracks [Podcast]

In this episode… Renaud is back with Adrian to discuss the risks of unauthorized subcontracting. Does it make sense for a manufacturer you don't know to make your products? Well, it could be happening if you're unlucky. Let's look at why it might, the risks you face, and some tips to reduce the risks here. Just hit the play button to start listening..! Listen to the episode right here 👇👇👇 🎧 How to Reduce The Risk Of Unauthorized Subcontracting? 🎧   Show Sections 00:00 - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Supplier Management Tagged With: process controls, subcontracting, supplier management, supply chain risks

China Supply Chain Transparency and Monitoring: Not Getting Easier…

July 11, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

China Supply Chain Transparency & Monitoring: Not Getting Easier

China supply chain transparency and monitoring is still as important an issue as it has ever been, and importers need to stay on their toes. Let's explore why this isn't getting any easier... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Supplier Management Tagged With: chinese suppliers, controls in the supply chain, product quality, subcontracting, supplier management, supply chain management

6 Steps and 1 Key To Reduce Subcontracting Risks in China

December 14, 2016 by Renaud Anjoran

6 Steps and 1 Key To Reduce Subcontracting Risks in China

I wrote before that the vast majority of Chinese manufacturers find it natural to subcontract certain orders. There are two main problems with this: It seems like a disproportionate number of quality issues occur on batches on which a key process was subcontracted. Walmart and other retailers are driving transparency and are ready to cut a supplier out if production is found in a non-approved factory. You can expect this trend for openness to gain in momentum in the coming years. This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ethical Sourcing Tagged With: managing Chinese suppliers, subcontracting, supply chain management, wider supply chain

8 Ways to Prevent Chinese Suppliers from Subcontracting

September 16, 2015 by Renaud Anjoran

How to Prevent your Chinese Suppliers from Subcontracting

I wrote before that the vast majority of Chinese manufacturers routinely subcontract some orders. The problem is, they usually do it without disclosing the reality to their customer. Why do they subcontract production to another factory? Sometimes it is a necessity to meet the customer's tight deadlines. And sometimes it is a way to cut costs, by placing production in a cheap workshop that has virtually no control over quality. This can result in a quality disaster (very common), a PR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Supplier Management Tagged With: chinese suppliers, controls in the supply chain, developing suppliers, subcontracting


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