Global Sourcing

Importing provides a competitive alternative to domestic production, particularly on small, lower tolerance parts. This service is offered through our Shanghai office.

Professional office personnel include purchasing, engineering, machining, and quality control experts.

Supplier Verification

• Pre-production
• Supplier profile – filled out by supplier
• Supplier audit – completed by manufacturing engineer

Verify Certifications

• Not all suppliers are as they appear on paper
• Some suppliers that look unqualified are quite good
  • Inspect quality systems
  • Verify manufacturing controls
  • Evaluate management controls

Production

• Manufacturing process reviews
• Design inspection criteria/process (engineering review)
• Manufacturing inspection (based on designed inspection criteria)
• If issues are identified:
  • Containment plan required
  • 8D/Corrective action required
  • Issue added to inspection criteria

Other verification services include:

Quote Verification

• Material substitute evaluation
• Material cost evaluation
• Product weight verification

Design Verification

• Engineering drawing reviews – internal
• Engineering drawing reviews - supplier

Sample Verification

• Require material certifications and dimensional checks from supplier
• Outside labs for chemistry analysis, mechanical properties for verification
• Verify dimensions in China with internal engineers and inspectors
• Any issues identified are included in inspection criteria for production