A short video tour is not an audit. Use this checklist when evaluating an insole OEM partner in Guangzhou or South China.
Capacity & equipment
- Monthly pair capacity vs your forecast (with peak-season buffer)
- In-house molding / cutting / bonding vs heavy subcontracting
- Dedicated private-label packaging line or shared packing tables
Quality system
- Incoming foam density checks and hardness records
- In-process checks for logo registration and edge finish
- Final AQL sampling plan you can reference on the PO
Commercial red flags
- Quotes that ignore size-curve waste
- No written sample approval gate before bulk
- Unwillingness to share material grade names
Document findings in a one-page scorecard so purchasing and product teams stay aligned.