Notes from the factory floor

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Short, practical notes on QA/QC, product compliance and sourcing in Asia — for brands, importers and manufacturers.

Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read · Factory audit · Supplier quality Before your first factory audit: 7 things to prepare A factory audit is only as useful as the preparation behind it. Here is the checklist I use before sending anyone to a new supplier in Asia. Read

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