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Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

Articles, best practices, and procurement guidance related to Supplier Verification & Factory Audits from the Jingxin Sourcing advisory desk.

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 22, 2026 • 10 min read

Remote Supplier Verification: When Video Checks Work and When They Don’t

Can a video call verify a Chinese supplier? See what remote factory audits reveal, what they miss, how to run a tougher...

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Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 22, 2026 • 9 min read

Factory Audit vs Product Inspection: What Is the Difference?

A factory audit checks the supplier; a product inspection checks the goods. See how they differ, which comes first and when buyers...

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 22, 2026 • 11 min read

What Is a Factory Audit? Types, Scope and When You Need One

A factory audit assesses whether a supplier can make your product reliably and responsibly. Learn the main audit types, what each checks...

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Supplier due diligence discussion before paying a deposit

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 20, 2026 • 12 min read

15 Questions to Ask a Chinese Supplier Before Paying a Deposit

Fifteen questions to ask a Chinese supplier before paying a deposit, grouped by capability, quality, pricing and payment, with what a good...

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Spotting red flags when vetting Chinese suppliers

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 20, 2026 • 12 min read

Chinese Supplier Red Flags: Warning Signs Before a Deposit

Twelve Chinese supplier red flags in communication, documents, pricing and payment requests, each paired with the check that confirms or clears it.

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Checking a Chinese supplier’s business licence before ordering

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 20, 2026 • 11 min read

How to Check a Chinese Business Licence Online

Learn to read a Chinese business licence, decode the Unified Social Credit Code and verify a supplier on GSXT in seven steps...

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Infographic comparing a trading company with a factory when buying from China

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 18, 2026 • 12 min read

Trading Company vs Factory: How to Tell Who You’re Dealing With

Factory or trader? Compare trading companies and manufacturers in China, see when each makes sense, and use seven checks to confirm who...

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Factory audit checklist with seven areas: legal status, capacity, equipment, materials, quality system, workforce and safety

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 5, 2026 • 16 min read

China Factory Audit Checklist: What Buyers Should Check

A practical China factory audit checklist for buyers. It covers seven areas, from legal status and production capacity to quality systems, labour...

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Jingxin Editorial Team

Ten-step checklist for verifying a Chinese supplier, grouped into document, remote, on-site and pre-payment checks

Supplier Verification & Factory Audits

October 4, 2026 • 15 min read

How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before You Pay

A 10-step checklist for verifying a Chinese supplier before paying a deposit, covering GSXT registry and court checks, certificates, factory-or-trader status, video...

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Jingxin Editorial Team