Methodology

Core Principles

Independent

We do not represent suppliers and do not receive compensation from factories.
Our work is conducted solely on behalf of the European client.

Structured

Each verification follows a defined framework to ensure consistency across countries, industries, and suppliers.

Risk-Based

The objective is not checklist completion, but identification of material operational, commercial, and compliance risks.

Evidence-Driven

Findings are supported by documented observation, management dialogue, document review, photographic records, and — where permitted — structured video documentation.

The Verification Process

Before engagement, we define:

• Supplier profile and country

• Product type and technical complexity

• Financial exposure

• Regulatory relevance

• Client-specific concerns

A structured scope is agreed in writing before site visit.

1. Scope Definition

2. Pre-Visit Review

Prior to the on-site assessment, we review available documentation, which may include:

• Business registration documents

• Corporate information

• Export licenses

• Certification claims

• Publicly available records

This allows early identification of inconsistencies or potential red flags.

3. On-Site Operational Assessment

The core of the methodology is the physical site visit.

The assessment typically includes:

• Facility walkthrough

• Production line observation

• Equipment and machinery review

• Workforce presence and scale

• Quality control processes

• Warehouse and raw material storage

• Packaging and dispatch areas

• Management interviews

Focus is placed on operational reality compared to declared capability.

4. Risk Identification & Evaluation

Where permitted by the factory, we conduct structured video documentation in addition to photography.

This may include:

• Continuous facility walkthrough recording

• Production process observation

• Equipment functionality overview

• Storage and logistics areas

• General workplace conditions

Video documentation strengthens the evidence base by providing:

• Greater transparency

• Reduced interpretation ambiguity

• Visual confirmation of operational scale

• Clear internal documentation for management review

Recording is conducted transparently and only with factory consent.
All materials are handled confidentially and delivered directly to the client.

Visual Documentation & Recorded Evidence

Following the site visit, findings are evaluated across structured risk categories:

• Legal & structural risk

• Operational risk

• Capacity & continuity risk

• Subcontracting exposure

• Commercial dependency risk

• ESG and compliance exposure

Each finding is assessed based on severity and potential impact on the client.

The objective is clarity, not administrative scoring.

5. Reporting & Recommendation

Clients receive a structured verification report that includes:

• Executive summary

• Documented observations

• Photographic evidence

• Video documentation (where applicable)

• Identified red flags

• Risk categorization

• Practical recommendation

Recommendations may include:

• Proceed

• Proceed with safeguards

• Monitor closely

• Escalate

• Do not proceed

Reports are designed for management-level decision making and internal documentation.

Alignment with European Risk Expectations

Our methodology supports:

• Structured supplier oversight

• Internal due diligence documentation

• ESG risk awareness

• Operational transparency

• Risk-based supplier governance

It is not a certification audit.
It is an independent operational verification framework focused on real exposure.

Continuous Application

The same methodology framework applies to:

• Pre-Commitment Verification

• Ongoing Operational Monitoring

This ensures consistency in assessment and comparability over time.

Independent. Documented. Risk-Focused.

If you require structured, evidence-based supplier verification across Asia, we provide independent on-site visibility aligned with European business standards.