» Sourcing
- Supplier Identification :
Dean identify new suppliers based on their product range, financial
status, infrastructure, man power and efficiency of management.
We continuously update our information on new manufacturers and new
products. Information pertaining to new varieties of value additions,
fabric, accessories, new technology area and quota availability are also
updated.
- Selection of Vendors :
We assess the factories in terms of product range, quality of the
product made, production capacity, facilities, financial capability,
technology orientation, man power, working conditions, managerial
efficiency and their overall quality policy. Once our initial assessment
is over we exchange information with our principals and make a combined
decision in approving an identified vendor.
» Sampling
Samples are developed to suit the season's colors, fabric and style based
of our buyer's requirements. Any number of sales man samples are made as per
the buyers requirements and courier them directly to the buyers. By offering
these crucial service, we assist our buyers marketing efforts in their own
country by giving them an edge over others.
» Order execution and Quality Control : (Quality Management)
Orders are closely monitored from sampling to shipment. Status on sampling,
production and shipment are transmitted to buyers regularly. We maintain a
pro-active approach towards identification of problem areas and corrective
measures are taken immediately to ensure timely deliveries. Our quality
monitoring system pertaining to production has four stages as explained
below :
- Pre Production Check (PPC)
Risks are reduced by checking material components, accessories / user
manuals etc. at this stage itself.
- Initial Production Check (IPC)
First finished products are checked against buyer's specification and
prototype sample. Deviations are identified and brought out for
correction.
- During Production Check (DUPRO)
Inspection during production is carried out to check and verify that
the initial discrepancies have been rectified and to ensure the average
quality standard of production runs.
- Final Random Inspection (FIR)
Final random inspection is carried out when the total consignment is
packed and ready for shipment. FRI is performed according to the
International Inspection Standards.
The detailed physical inspection of the samples selected at random is
based on specifications of the buyers and it cover the criteria such as
design / style, shrinkage, accessories, appearance, markings, color,
labeling, material, assortments, workmanship, measurements, packing etc.
» Status Reporting
Status report based on the multi-state inspections are transmitted to the
buyers by fax or e.mail. Production progress is analyzed in relation to the
delivery terms and suitable course of action s taken to ensure goods are
delivered in time. The consignment is allowed for shipment if only it is
upto the buyers required standard.
» Container Stuffing and Loading Supervision
An identification of the goods during the loading is made to ensure that
only the inspected goods are being stuffed without getting mixed up with the
un-inspected goods.
» Documentation and Shipping Co-ordination
Shipping documents are checked as per the buyers instruction and the copy
documents are sent to the buyers well in advance of the shipment to avoid
any discrepancy.
» Laboratory Testing 
Laboratories are an extremely valuable component of our services and also
facilitates the manufacturer - exporters to transact their business with
least quality risk. Laboratory services includes :
- Fabric : Construction particulars (counts, constructions and
weight), Strength, Measurement and Seam performance.
- Analysis : Flammability, Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage) to
washing / dry cleaning, Appearance after washing /dry cleaning, Fibber
analysis, etc.
- Color Fastness : Color fastness to washing, Perspiration,
Light, Rubbing, Bleaching, Dry cleaning, Organic Solvents, Hot pressing,
etc. Dyes & Pigment tests are also carried out.
- Garment : Dimensional Stability to washing / dry cleaning,
Appearance after washing / dry cleaning are tested.
» Assists on Buyers visit
We work as their extended arm in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka and
from any other Asian Countries. We accompany our buyers on their buying
visits, factory visits and inspection visits. We help them with and arrange
their itinerary and accommodation on their visits. We also orient the buyers
on the dos and don'ts of the business practice in the country, its culture,
customs and tradition to make their visit fruitful and enjoyable.
All this at a cost which is actually a saving for our buyers! Yes, we
reduce the cost of buying, cost of managing quality and cost of assuring
deliveries. And, our customers get to know new developments, new products
and new supply base from this part of the world.
