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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Join hosts Renaud and Adrian as they discuss the ins and outs of factory audits and how to select the right one based on your specific requirements.
In this episode, Renaud shares insights from his recent experiences and highlights the latest developments at Sofeast Group, including the expansion of their plastic injection molding facility.
The main focus of the discussion is on different types of factory audits such as quality system audits, social compliance audits, and environmental system audits. They explain what each audit entails, why they are important, and how to choose the most appropriate audit for your situation.
Whether you are sourcing a new supplier or ensuring compliance with existing partners, this episode offers valuable guidance to help you make informed decisions and manage risks effectively. Tune in for expert advice and practical tips to enhance your manufacturing processes in Asia.
Show Sections
00:00 - Greetings and discussing the expansion of our plastic injection molding facility.
02:32 - Selecting the Right Factory Audit.
09:38 - Diverse Approaches to Environmental Audits.
14:14 - Focus on Quality System Audits.
16:56 - Social Compliance Audits and Risks.
22:21 - Initial Factory Evaluation vs. Quality System Audit
25:58 - Factors Beyond Quality Systems in Supplier Selection.
27:37 - Dealing with Factories that Restrict Access
34:59 - Factory audits as part of the new product development toolkit
36:36 - Wrapping up.
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