Tel
+852-61343425
News
-
2-Pillar vs. 4-Pillar SMETA Audit | What Are the Key Differences
The SMETA 2-Pillar audit focuses primarily on Labor Standards and Health & Safety. In contrast, the 4-Pillar audit expands this scope to include Environment and Business Ethics, increasing the audit criteria by approximately 20%. For suppliers working witRead more -
SMETA Audit Process | What Happens During the On-Site Inspection
A SMETA site audit is built upon the Four Pillars, focusing on a rigorous review of six months of payroll and attendance records alongside confidential employee interviews involving 10%–25% of the total workforce. These on-site walkthroughs are designed tRead more -
Supplier Risk Assessment | Why Assess Vendors Before Sourcing
Pre-purchase assessments can mitigate 73% of supply chain disruption risks. By rigorously vetting supplier qualifications and financial health, companies can reduce potential operating costs by approximately 30%. Ensuring quality compliance and enhancingRead more -
Textile Inspection | How to Audit Your Fabric Supplier
Auditing fabric suppliers requires strict adherence to the US Four-Point System, ensuring that point deductions remain below 40 per roll. Critical checkpoints include colorfastness (Grade 4 or higher), weight variance (within ±3%), and shrinkage rates. OnRead more -
Supplier Risk Assessment Matrix | 5 Steps to Build Your Own
Building a supplier risk matrix follows a five-step process: defining financial and operational categories, using a 1–5 scale to quantify impact and probability, and weighting core metrics (e.g., 40% for quality). Suppliers are then mapped onto a 5x5 matrRead more
