SOURCING
With literally millions of factories in Asia, the process of locating an appropriate factory partner is a daunting task to most. Red Five's wide-ranging experience and resources in the US and Asia allow us to effectively qualify partner factories based on your needs. Quality, price, volume, and capacity concerns are tangible factors related to the prequalification process we follow. Along with these commonly recognized variables, the human factor plays a critical role in determining the best partner for your needs. Gaining the attention and support of upper management and/or a factory owner can be the difference between a successful partnership with on-time deliveries and having your order set aside during critical manufacturing periods. Key elements to consider:
- Annual turnover
- Annual production volume
- Ownership structure
- Testing standards and available reports
- Mass Merchant Inspections
- Relevant equipment
- Material supply chain
- Financial stability
- Humanitarian considerations
Red Five maintains a permanent staff in Asia who are constantly scouting new factories and monitoring quality. Our network of factories and partners are always expanding and excel in the following disciplines:
- Factory Assessments
- Product, Industrial, and Technical design services
- Packaging development
- Raw Material Acquisition
- Production Planning
- Process Management
- Quality assurance
- Product and Materials Sourcing
- Factory Audits
- Process Flow Optimization
- Factory Set-up
- Factory and Product Testing and International Certifications
- Freight Forwarding
- Customs clearance
- Logistics
- Operations Management
- Translation Services
- Risk Assessment