SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION: We identify new suppliers based on their product range, financial status, infrastructure, man power and efficiency of management. We continuously update our information on new manufacturers and new products. Information pertaining to new varieties of value additions, fabric, accessories, and new technology area and quota availability are also updated.
SELECTION OF VENDORS: We assess the factories in terms of product range, quality of the product made, production capacity, facilities, financial capability, technology orientation, man power, working conditions, managerial efficiency and their overall quality policy. Once our initial assessment is over we exchange information with our principals and make a combined decision in approving an identified vendor.
SAMPLING: Samples are developed to suit the season's colors, fabric and style based of our buyer's requirements. Any number of sales man samples is made as per the buyer’s requirements and courier them directly to the buyers. By offering these crucial services, we assist our buyers marketing efforts in their own country by giving them an edge over others.
ORDER EXECUTION AND QUALITY CONTROL: Orders are closely monitored from sampling to shipment. Status on sampling, production and shipment are transmitted to buyers regularly. We maintain a pro-active approach towards identification of problem areas and corrective measures are taken immediately to ensure timely deliveries. Our quality monitoring system pertaining to production has four stages as explained below.
Pre Production Check: Risks are reduced by checking material, accessories, user manuals etc. at this stage itself.
Initial Production Check: First finished products are checked against buyer's specification and prototype sample.Deviations are identified and brought out for correction.
During Production Check: Inspection during production is carried out to check and verify that the initial discrepancies have been rectified and to ensure the average quality standard of production runs.
Final Random Inspection: Final random inspection is carried out when the total consignment is packed and ready for shipment. final random inspection is performed according to the international inspection itandards. The detailed physical inspection of the samples selected at random is based on specifications of the buyers and it cover the criteria such as design or style, shrinkage, accessories, appearance, markings, color, labeling, material, assortments, workmanship, measurements, packing etc.
STATUS REPORTING: Status report based on the multi-state inspections is transmitted to the buyers by fax or Email. Production progress is analyzed in relation to the delivery terms and suitable course of actions taken to ensure goods are delivered in time. The consignment is allowed for shipment if only it is up to the buyers required standard.
CONTAINER STUFFING AND LOADING SUPERVISION: An identification of the goods during the loading is made to ensure that only the inspected goods are being stuffed without getting mixed up with the un-inspected goods.
DOCUMENTATION & SHIPPING CO-ORDINATION: Shipping documents are checked as per the buyers’ instruction and the copy documents are sent to the buyers well in advance of the shipment to avoid any discrepancy.
SUPPLIERS DATABASE: HS Knit house maintains database of fabric, print and accessories suppliers to know the strength and accordingly fix up supplier on the basis of customer's depended on quality of the product.
ASSISTS ON BUYERS VISIT: We work with Group Factory in Bangladesh. We accompany our buyers on their buying visits, factory visits and inspection visits. We help them with and arrange their itinerary and accommodation on their visits. We also orient the buyers on the dos and don'ts of the business practice in the country, its culture, customs and tradition to make their visit fruitful and enjoyable. All this at a cost which is actually a saving for our buyers! Yes, we reduce the cost of buying, cost of managing quality and cost of assuring deliveries. And, our customers get to know new developments, new products and new supply base from this part of the world.