Due Diligence
Asking for evidence behind supplier sustainability claims
Define a supplier sustainability claim, request records covering the actual goods and decide what wording the evidence supports.
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Due Diligence
Due Diligence
Checking references from comparable customers
Choose relevant supplier references, ask about actual orders and problems, and judge how far each account applies to yours.
Due Diligence
Checking the scope and date of a supplier certificate
Review the certificate type, holder, product or activity, dates and current status before using it as sourcing evidence.
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Checking whether a supplier makes the proposed product
Trace the critical production steps and check whether a supplier’s evidence covers the exact product version proposed.
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Documenting the limits of a supplier audit
Record an audit’s site, date, criteria, methods and access limits so its findings inform only decisions within its scope.
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Identifying missing evidence in a supplier's claims
Turn supplier claims into checkable questions, identify evidence gaps and decide which points need resolution before ordering.
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Product sourcing for an Australian business
Plan a product brief, compare sourcing options and check suppliers, import requirements and costs before placing an Australian business order.
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Reviewing an unexpected production delay
Turn an unexpected factory delay into a verified cause, recovery choice and updated shipping decision.
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Seeking qualified advice when compliance evidence is unclear
Choose the right specialist, prepare a focused product brief and record the limits of advice before resolving a sourcing compliance gap.
Due Diligence
Supplier due diligence
Check the seller, production route, comparable customer experience and product evidence before committing to a supplier order.
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Verifying changed bank details through an independent channel
Check a supplier’s changed bank details through an independent contact route before paying, and act quickly if a transfer may be fraudulent.
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Verifying company and factory information
Match a supplier’s invoicing business to Australian registers, then check the proposed factory’s operator, location and role.