GLOBAL SOURCING
The rate of globalization along with recent developments due to COVID-19 have complicated global product sourcing, procurement, and product development projects. As a result, a global sourcing company can be utilized to decide on the right market to manufacture your OEM products, parts, and components and to find a supplier that meets your exact requirements.
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KIO is a sourcing partner that steps in to make the process easier and be your eyes and ears on the ground for global product sourcing. KIO originally focused on Eurasia and has gradually expanded its expertise into other developing countries around the world. KIO is keenly aware of how important an Asia +1 Strategy has become for most businesses.
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We have continued to develop and grow our global product sourcing team and now have a network of international sourcing engineering specialists and offices in other developing countries in Asia and Europe. We work locally as your sourcing partner to find a supplier and procurement solution that best suits your needs while reducing production costs and proactively managing quality control risks.
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Portfolio of Services
SOURCING
Every business success lies with a sound supplier pool. Sourcing International manufacturers is the art of efficiently processing the sheer amount of (often inaccurate) information. Our team helps you sourcing manufacturers that meet the sourcing criteria. Our approach is to implement a multi-layered filtering process to identify the right suppliers. Upon completion of sourcing, the Client is presented with all supplier’s information, contact details, quotations, as well as our own assessment.
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FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT
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DEFINITION - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MANUFACTURER - SEARCHING
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MOCK UP / SAMPLE - COORDINATION
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NEGOTIATION
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CONTRACT
FACTORY
SCREENING
Risk-management is paramount especially when importing goods from across the world. A factory audit clearly and efficiently reveals the hidden truths about your supplier. While asking for pictures and chatting with the factory abroad prior to placing the order is good, it does not protect the buyer from being lead to believe inaccurate facts.
Our Supplier audit can be completed within 1 man-day, allowing you to swiftly make decisions according to the findings without causing further delays.
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SUPPLIER AUDIT PARAMETERS
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PRELIMINARY SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT
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FACTORY AUDIT
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AUDIT REPORT
INSPECTION
SERVICES
Delays, mistakes, and non-conformities have significant effects on your schedule, budget, development, and reputation. We offer Inspection services applying cost-effective ways to enforce quality on your orders in the foreign. countries. Our fleet of experienced and dedicated inspectors maintain oversight through all stages of production. Goods manufactured abroad are subject to strict quality controls (pre-shipment inspection is one of them). During these inspection we identify; foresee and resolve defects or non-conformity with minimum disruption to the project.
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PRE-PRODUCTION INSPECTION (PPI)
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INLINE-PRODUCTION INSPECTION (IPI)
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PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION (PSI)
LOGISTICS
SUPPORT
There can often be many difficulties with shipping from a foreign country. Variables such as budget, timing, customs requirements, and the efficiency and reliability of the shipping company are all important parts of the export process.
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As part of our logistics support, we give you advice on the most appropriate shipping method for a good quality-to-price ratio. From loading to delivery, each step is planned and overseen by our team and you know exactly the location and status of your order. We are present during ex-factory loading to conduct final inspection of seal. We ensure proper delivery of your goods and oversee the publication of customs clearance documents as well as our own program recap documentation.
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SHIPPING METHOD SELECTION
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SHIPPING PLAN
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POST-PRODUCTION
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CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS
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SHIPMENT TRACKING