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Sourcing
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Supplier Identification :
Dean 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, 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
» Supplier Identification :
Samples are developed to suit the season's colors, fabric and style based
of our buyer's requirements. Any number of sales man samples are made as per
the buyers requirements and courier them directly to the buyers. By offering
these crucial service, we assist our buyers marketing efforts in their own
country by giving them an edge over others.
Order execution and Quality Control : (Quality Management)
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 (PPC)
Risks are reduced by checking material components, accessories / user
manuals etc. at this stage itself.
» Initial Production Check (IPC)
First finished products are checked against buyer's specification and
prototype sample. Deviations are identified and brought out for correction.
» During Production Check (DUPRO)
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 (FIR)
Final random inspection is carried out when the total consignment is packed
and ready for shipment. FRI is performed according to the International
Inspection Standards. 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 / style, shrinkage, accessories, appearance,
markings, color, labeling, material, assortments, workmanship, measurements,
packing etc.
Status Reporting
Status report based on the multi-state inspections are
transmitted to the buyers by fax or e.mail. Production progress is analyzed
in relation to the delivery terms and suitable course of action s taken to
ensure goods are delivered in time. The consignment is allowed for shipment
if only it is upto 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 and 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.
Laboratory Testing
Laboratories are an extremely valuable component of our
services and also facilitates the manufacturer - exporters to transact their
business with least quality risk. Laboratory services includes :
» Fabric : Construction particulars (counts, constructions and
weight), Strength, Measurement and Seam performance.
» Analysis : Flammability, Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage) to
washing / dry cleaning, Appearance after washing /dry cleaning, Fibber
analysis, etc.
» Color Fastness : Color fastness to washing, Perspiration,
Light, Rubbing, Bleaching, Dry cleaning, Organic Solvents, Hot pressing,
etc. Dyes & Pigment tests are also carried out.
» Garment : Dimensional Stability to washing / dry cleaning,
Appearance after washing / dry cleaning are tested.
Assists on Buyers visit
We work as their extended arm in India, Bangladesh, Nepal
and Sri Lanka and from any other Asian Countries. 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.