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A checklist for choosing a durian supply partner
Choosing the right partner removes most of the risk around quality, documents and delivery. Below is a list of what to verify before placing a first order.
The legal entity and standing
- Legal name, tax code, address and representative match the paperwork.
- The registered line of business fits sourcing, processing or import/export.
- The role of each party in the transaction: who sells, who packs, who exports.
Codes and documents
- Growing-area and packing-facility codes belong to the named entity and are still valid.
- Sample documents, weighing slips and labels are laid out clearly.
- Test results are tied to the right batch.
Real capability
- Sorting, packing and storage facilities can be visited or shown in real photos.
- Steady supply across the season and for the volume required.
- A quality-control process and a way to handle non-conforming goods.
- Experience with the intended route and border crossing.
Ways of working
- Take a trial batch before ordering large volumes.
- A clear point of contact and a way to update shipment status.
- A contract that states acceptance criteria, payment and how issues are handled.
- Willingness to cross-check information on request.
Warning signs: avoiding code cross-checks, not saying whose name a code is under, or promising too much on price and timing.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy large volumes from the start?
It is usually better to begin with a trial batch to assess quality, documents and ways of working before increasing volume.
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