Insights
Informed decisions for industrial procurement.
“We Have Fixed It”: How to Verify Corrective Work After an Equipment Inspection in China
The factory says an inspection finding is fixed. Follow a complete example to distinguish repair evidence, verification, deviation acceptance and dispatch release.
Does the Chinese Supplier's “CE Certificate” Cover the Aerial Lift You Are Buying?
Does your supplier's CE document cover the lift you are buying? Match the manufacturer, model, configuration and scope, and ask the right person about discrepancies.
“In Stock and Ready to Ship”: What to Check Before Buying an Aerial Lift from China
Told an aerial lift is ready to ship? Check the exact unit, its condition and the work still needed before collection, with two practical buyer checklists.
After Inspection: How to Match Equipment, Accessories and Loading Records in China
Equipment inspected—what comes next? Match serial numbers, accessories, package markings and container records, with clear recording points and issue handling.
Cannot Visit the Factory in China? What a Video Check Can—and Cannot—Verify
Cannot visit a Chinese factory? Plan the right questions and participants, separate live observations from supplier claims, and identify what still needs evidence.
Deposit Paid, but the Factory Keeps Saying “Next Week”: How to Verify Production Progress in China
Deposit paid, but the factory keeps saying next week? Check order milestones, outstanding tasks and forecast dates, with a progress sheet and supplier email.