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Difference between SMETA Audit 2-Pillar and 4-Pillar

The Sedex membership developed the audit methodology known as SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) to provide a centralized audit process that can be reliably shared. Developed by the Associate Auditor Group (AAG) with input from numerous stakeholders, the protocols of the audit were put into two types of audits: SMETA 2-Pillar audit and SMETA 4-Pillar audit.

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Why Approved Samples are Worth the Investment

In a recent inspection performed on beauty skincare packaging containers, our inspector noticed that the client’s labeling didn’t match up in a way that greatly affects the marketability of the final product. The client’s order was for plastic bottles that will later contain 1 fl oz / 30ml of a skincare product, to be filled in a different country. However, the bottles were all made with printed labeling for 0.9 fl ox / 27ml. This created a huge problem for the buyer because the order was already completed with over 5,000 units, thus forcing every unit to be reworked before leaving the factory.

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Manufacturing Clusters in Thailand

Having thoughts about where to go next for sourcing products? Have a closer look at Thailand!
With the availability of many manufacturing categories such as; Food and Beverages, Electric & Electronics, Textiles & Garment, and Automotive, Thailand is a great option to explore as your next sourcing destination. And with the benefits of the country’s manufacturing clusters, you can invest confidently in a stable region you might not have considered in the past.
With V-Trust’s extensive understanding of the manufacturing capabilities of Thailand, we’ve prepared a savvy breakdown of the main manufacturing clusters available to consider for your expanding projects.

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How to Find a Supplier in India

India is becoming an increasingly popular destination for finding product suppliers. There are as many as 44 manufacturing zones across the country. What are the easiest ways of finding suppliers? We’ve created the below list for your reference:

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Top 3 Sourcing Channels in Vietnam

In recent years big brands and retailers have been scrambling to find suppliers in many different Asian countries. In our recent blog “Vietnam, the new China?”, we discuss how Vietnam’s rapid growth is making the country a target for many buyers. In this blog, however, we’re going to highlight the Top 3 sourcing channels to find suppliers in Vietnam. Before the reading, you may want to explore the advantages and challenges in sourcing from Vietnam in our blog “Sourcing from Vietnam: Pros and Cons”.

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