Factory Services
AASA will assign an overseas project manager to make communications, and the entire sourcing & manufacturing process go smoother. Although you can chose to deal directly with the factory at any time.
Asian Factory Network
Our overseas team will identify factories compatible to your product and individual needs. We will select the best two factories and perform a factory audit on them. AASA will negotiate the best possible prices for your product, based on several factories competing for your projects.
Final factory selection based on:
A. Price.
B. Factory audit results showing factories capabilities.
C. Capacity (Ability to take on new projects).
D. Communication.
AASA will inspect the factory & create a full factory audit.
You will receive a full analytic documents on the factory (Factory Audit Review) calling out the following:
A. Year factory opened.
B. Management style.
C. Quality control.
D. Products they already make.
E. Lots of photos on factory.
F. Equipment and technology.
G. Open current capacity.
During our factory audit, AASA will review the entire facility – production area, warehouse, dormitories, canteen, etc – and we will give you an auditors insight into the physical conditions the employees work in every day.
Local Chinese, Vietnam and other Asian countries require by law that basic amenities be upheld at all factories.
Workers must have enough space to move around and work in, adequate ventilation, clearly marked and unobstructed emergency exits, sanitary cafeterias and restrooms, and easy access to potable water. AASA has no wiggle room here. If a factory is chosen by us, the workers will have safe and stable working conditions.
The majority of a supplier’s compliance issues are usually discovered during our walk-through. Common issues include machines lacking proper safety equipment, exposed or unmarked electrical wiring, chemicals that lack warning and information labels, and a lack of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). We will also make sure there is no child labor, so you can rest assured the factory will have good and fair working conditions for all its staff. If a factory does not meet our strict social compliance standards they will not be given the opportunity to bid for your manufacturing project.
The paperwork for exporting out of Asia is long, complicated and comes with challenges. AASA can handle all the necessary paperwork for shipments leaving Asia and entering the Americas.
We will handle all duty preparation and make sure you stay on good terms with all governing bodies (Asia and USA).
Even the best factories can run into quality issues. Here at AASA we run multiple inspections for your mass production, which will seriously reduce the risk of quality issues.
AASA will inspect your product through all phases of production. Once your production is fully completed, AASA will hire a 3rd party inspection company which will provide you with a full inspection report:
A. Making sure the specs are correct.
B. Make sure the assembly is correct.
C. Make sure product functions as it should be.
D. Make sure packaging is correct and retail ready.
E. The count is correct and there are no shortages.
F. Strong and consistency in the workmanship.
Product Development
* First Article Inspection * Product Testing
Production
* In-Process QC Inspection * Sample Collection * Corrective Action reports (CAR) if additional samples are needed
Supplier Management
* Process Audit (Root Cause) IF ISSUES OCCUR * General QMS Audit (ISO 9001) * Sustainability Audit (ISO 14001) * Social Accountability (SA8000, ISO 26000, etc.)
* Security Audit (C-TPAT) * Industry Specific Audits * Combination / Custom Audits
Shipping (Logistics)
* Container Loading Supervision * Pre-Shipment QC Inspection
AASA is responsible for getting your freight from Asia to your doorstep. We ensure your cargo is picked up from the factory and then delivered directly to your doorstep in a timely manner.
Under the AASA umbrella, you will get fabulous service and very competitive pricing from freight forwarding services.
