Supplier Survey

Due to the increasing number of fraudulent companies online, we highly recommend conducting a Supplier Survey for all new suppliers. Whether it is a factory, trading company, or sales agent, this survey helps you prevent financial losses and avoid potential business risks.

Supplier Survey

What is a Supplier Survey?

A Supplier Survey is an essential due diligence process that verifies the legitimacy, location, and operational status of a potential supplier or factory—especially important when dealing with unknown or overseas vendors.

With the growing number of fraudulent companies online, a Supplier Survey acts as your eyes on the ground. Whether you’re sourcing from a factory, trading company, or individual agent, this service helps prevent scams, reduces business risks, and safeguards your investment.

A Supplier Survey ensures that your partner exists, operates legally, and is capable of delivering the products or services they claim to offer.

Why Do You Need a Supplier Survey?

A supplier survey is the first layer of defense against fraud and poor-quality sourcing. Here’s why this audit is critical for your procurement strategy:

  • ✅ Fraud Prevention: Confirms that the supplier is a legitimate business and not a scam.
  • ✅ Verified Location: Ensures the factory or office physically exists at the claimed address.
  • ✅ Business Legitimacy: Checks business registration, tax licenses, and ownership documentation.
  • ✅ Capability Check: Assesses whether the supplier has the facilities and capacity to fulfill your orders.
  • ✅ Informed Decision-Making: Provides accurate data for vendor evaluation and risk assessment.

Without a supplier audit, you risk entering contracts with ghost companies or unqualified manufacturers.

How does TIC perform the Supplier Survey?

The TIC The Auditor will review each department of the company/factory. Each process and protocol will be verified against ISO 9001:2015 Standards. This includes the following parts:

What Does a Supplier Survey Include?

TIC’s auditors conduct a comprehensive on-site inspection and collect verifiable data, including:

  • Verification of physical address and facility existence.
  • On-site review of business registration and licenses.
  • Confirmation of ownership and banking information.
  • Factory walk-through and operational checks.
  • Evaluation of equipment and manufacturing capabilities.
  • High-resolution photos of the facility and documents.
  • Final report prepared and delivered within 24 hours.

This hands-on audit gives you clarity, confidence, and the documentation needed to move forward with or reject a supplier.

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We will check the given location by the supplier

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Onsite verification of business license, tax declaration, registered company address.

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Verify and record bank accounts and owner ship information.

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Perform a Supplier Survey of the facility found here.

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Verify capabilities of the vendor in the given location.

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Prepare detail report with many photos.

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TIC release your Supplier Survey report within 24 hours.

What Happens After the Supplier Survey is Completed?

After TIC completes the audit, you’ll receive a professional audit report that includes:

  • ✅ Verified supplier identity and facility address
  • ✅ Legal business documents and registration photos
  • ✅ Ownership details and banking verification
  • ✅ Facility images showing actual operating conditions
  • ✅ Summary of findings and potential red flags
  • ✅ Auditor’s recommendations based on ISO 9001:2015
  • ✅ A ready-to-use PDF report delivered within 24 hours

This report helps you make fast, smart, and safe sourcing decisions—whether it’s approving a new supplier, renegotiating terms, or walking away from a potential risk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

To verify that a supplier is real, operational, and legally compliant—minimizing fraud and business risk.

We strongly recommend it for all new or unverified suppliers, especially those found online or overseas.

TIC typically completes the Supplier Survey and delivers the full report within 24 hours after the site visit.

Factories, trading companies, sourcing agents—any vendor you plan to trust with production or supply.

A detailed report with images, verification results, and an overall risk assessment based on ISO standards.
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