When making the decision of producing garments via a manufacturing plant be it internationally or domestically, it’s imperative that you physically step foot into the facility and understand whom you’re about to begin your endeavor with. Similar to how we discussed a TNA plan for your production, you must also have a criterion for how you select your factory. Here is a general guideline of what to look for: Compliance (The basics should be BSCI, SEDEX, WRAP, OKEO-TEX) General Liability Insurance (Make sure the factory is insured as this pertains to your consignment should anything go wrong) Management (Read the room - try and have an understanding of if the management team is integral – this is where your people skills come in) Industry Standard Equipment (Analyze the machinery and brands that are used in each production line, preferred if the brands are industry standard – Best equipment is Italian, Turkish, German, Japanese and Taiwanese) Look at the current production of the facility, request client list and check to see if they have worked with notable brands as that will reveal their competence. Every factory will mention they have quality control agents, but you must request their plan of quality control agency AND how its implemented. They must have a system in place of how they perform their quality control methods. Just having quality control agents is not enough. And finally, the devil’s always in the details, thoroughly review and read any purchase order, agreement, or contract that you are about to sign. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC37w8gHz8f/?igshid=bp2pvaagp8ij
