Is this the first time your business is engaging with a new packaging supplier? Despite your research, are you still unsure about the supplier’s credentials? Haplast shares 5 ways to confirm the credibility of packaging suppliers when entering into a first-time partnership.
Online Profile Verification
To save time and avoid the hassle of searching for alternative suppliers, businesses should verify the company’s capability profile through various media channels, especially Google. Utilizing Google to find customer reviews helps confirm the reliability of the packaging suppliers in your consideration.
What do other business owners say about their purchasing experience with that supplier? Can they fulfill orders and adhere to delivery timelines? Any red flags may pose potential issues for your business.
Check Certificates and Accreditation
Once the profile verification is complete and initial meetings have taken place, businesses should request the supplier to provide certificates and relevant documentation related to product quality and standards. In the packaging industry, certain certifications like ISO 9001, SGS, TUV OK, etc., indicate a commitment to quality and environmental protection. The more certificates, the greater the proof of credibility.
Factory Visits
For trading suppliers who may not have a manufacturing facility, if a business genuinely wants to collaborate with that supplier, conducting factory checks and visits is crucial. A direct visit to the factory helps businesses inspect the production process, technology used, and working conditions. This step also allows businesses to assess the supplier’s infrastructure and production capabilities.
Sample Product Requests
Every supplier will have varying capacities to meet different product requirements. To ensure the supplier can produce the specific products your business needs, request sample products to assess quality, professionalism, and suitability. Sample products allow businesses to see the supplier’s manufacturing capabilities and design proficiency.
Seek References from Reliable Sources
Referring to reputable business partners or industry sources is a practical way for businesses to save time on verification. Positive feedback from previous partners indicates the supplier’s reliability, aiding businesses in making informed decisions.
Streamline verification time by partnering with Haplast
With nearly 20 years of experience manufacturing and exporting packaging products to over 80 countries worldwide, Haplast is confident in providing quality packaging services in Vietnam.
For each new order, Haplast facilitates factory tours, keeping customers updated on the production process and sending samples for quality checks regularly.
We manufacture and supply a variety of products, including food bags, garbage bags, reusable bags, shopping bags, and biodegradable bags. With two factories in Hung Yen, Haplast can produce over 54,000 tons annually, serving 80 countries, including demanding markets like Japan, Europe, the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Spain, and more.
Recently, Haplast was honored to be one of the 60 Vietnamese enterprises participating in the APEC Summit 2023. This milestone not only marks a significant moment in Haplast’s history and development but also recognizes and appreciates Haplast’s contribution to the Vietnamese economy.
We take pride in being one of the few businesses in Vietnam to receive many international certifications in the packaging manufacturing industry, including JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards), FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration), BRC (British Retail Consortium), BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance), and ISO 9001:2015.
These certifications earned over the years demonstrate Haplast’s efforts and contributions to the packaging industry, as well as our responsibility towards the environment and society.
