A factory audit reveals whether a supplier can consistently deliver what they promise — not what their sales team shows in a sample room. JLA Link conducts on-ground audits across Guangdong: we verify licenses, walk production lines, review QC records, and document findings in English before you approve a deposit.
Company legitimacy & export experience
- Business license matches the factory name and export scope.
- Export history to your target market (US, EU, etc.).
- Stable operation — not a small office posing as a factory.
- Willingness to share references and allow unannounced visits.
Production capability & equipment
- Production lines relevant to your product category.
- Equipment condition, maintenance, and capacity vs. your order size.
- In-house testing tools or QC stations on the line.
- Raw material storage and traceability practices.
- Subcontractor use — if any, who controls quality?
Quality management & social compliance
- Documented QC process: incoming, in-process, final inspection.
- Defect handling procedure and corrective action records.
- ISO or industry-specific certifications where applicable.
- Worker safety, clean workspace, and reasonable working conditions.
- Sample room matches mass-production capability — not showcase only.
Red flags that should stop the deal
If you see multiple warning signs below, pause and investigate further before paying a deposit.
- Refusal to allow photography or walk the production floor.
- No quality records, test reports, or process documents.
- Extreme rush to collect deposit without sample approval.
- Specs in quotation differ from samples without explanation.
- Trading company unable to name the actual manufacturing site.
A single factory visit can save months of rework and damaged customer relationships. JLA Link conducts on-ground audits, documents findings clearly, and helps you decide with confidence.
