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Supply Chain services

Nine services, from first idea to goods on your shelf. Use one or all.

Every project is quoted. A sourcing agreement is signed before work starts. Inspectors, testing and freight are paid by you directly.

The Glize G over a globe

Supply Chain Project Management

One team runs the whole chain. Quoted on a mapped timeline.

  • Certificates, permits and licences
  • Packaging compliance
  • Supplier and raw material data
  • Contracts and meeting feedback
  • Gantt timelines and task tracking
  • Risk, budget and quality control
  • Critical path management
  • One point of contact
Machines in a factory

Sourcing and Procurement

Supply base specialists. Thousands of factories, one right match.

  • Product and market research
  • Certification research
  • Detailed brief
  • Extensive tender
  • Quotes in one format
  • Price negotiation
  • SLA and NDA agreements
  • Factory managed for you
Factory floor

Factory Vetting and Audits

Nine checks before you pay. Checklist set by product risk and country.

  1. Real factory, not a trader
  2. Registration documents
  3. Owners confirmed
  4. Banking matches
  5. Taxes up to date
  6. Valid export permit
  7. Online reputation
  8. Capacity and capability
  9. CSR: safety, ethics, environment
Inspector measuring a product

Quality, Inspection and Testing

Through our inspection partners, checked by us.

Sample checkingPre-productionDuring productionPre-shipmentPiece by pieceNeedle detectionLoading supervisionPackage testing (ISTA)CPSIA, REACH, RoHSCertificate of conformitySocial compliance auditsFood safety audits
Goods wrapped on a pallet

Packaging and Compliance

Packed safely, labelled for the laws of the destination.

  • Safe packing specs
  • Carton markings
  • Labelling and warnings
  • Barcodes
  • Certificates
  • Customs documents
Container ship at sea

Logistics and Consolidation

Through trusted partners, with the paperwork right.

  • Sea, air and road
  • Several factories, one container
  • Freight booking
  • Incoterms explained
  • Clearing and insurance
  • Warehousing and fulfilment
Supply chain data and world map

Market and Competitor Review Quoted

Know the market before you buy.

  • Price and quality check
  • Innovation and competition
  • A buyer's view of your range
  • Legal requirements
  • Costing and margins
  • Quoted per project
A team turning gears together

Partner Services: the Powerteam

Tried and tested specialists. They bill you directly; Glize takes no commission.

Retail lead generationFreight forwardersClearing agentsFreight insuranceThird-party inspectorsGraphic and packaging designForex expertsDemand plannersFinancial plannersPatentsInternational arbitrationWarehousing and distributionTravel to factories and fairs

How long does it take?

A typical order, step by step

Tap a step. Times are estimates and depend on the factory.

Quotes

  • Brief sent to selected factories
  • Quotes compared in one format
  • Price, quantities and dates confirmed

Not sure where to start?

Email lulenka@glize.co.zaCall +27 82 898 1501WhatsApp

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