Local representation where distance matters.

An unprepared visit produces impressions above all else

A company or factory visit should answer questions about production capacity, technical capability, quality assurance, pricing basis, lead times, documentation and commercial readiness.

We therefore prepare an agenda for each location in advance. Questions are linked to your trade file, and we determine which specifications, drawings, certificates or commercial documents need to be discussed.

Visiting together or on your behalf

Support with you present. You speak with the relevant people and assess the product, process and organisation yourself. CONSOO & CO keeps the trade questions in view, records relevant answers and prevents decisions from remaining only verbal.

A visit on your behalf. If you are not travelling, we carry out a pre-defined visit. You determine which products, questions and observations take priority. Where practical and permitted, we record findings in notes, photographs or video.

What we can discuss during a visit

1. Product focus and relevant bespoke capabilities.
2. Available materials, finishes and components.
3. Drawings, unresolved technical points and tolerances.
4. Sample and approval procedures.
5. Production sequence and critical inspection stages.
6. Packaging, labels and logistics preparation.
7. Quotation terms and willingness to enter into a project-specific contract.

The precise scope is determined in advance. Not every factory permits access to all production areas, documents, employees or processes.

A visit is not automatically a factory audit

A visit provides observations at a particular point in time. It does not, without more, prove ownership, financial health, capacity in every period, the origin of every component or continuous compliance with standards.

Where a formal legal, financial, social, technical or compliance audit is needed, a separate scope and an appropriately qualified expert must be appointed.

After the visit

Choices and commitments are converted into an action list. Amended specifications, quotations, drawings or samples must then be confirmed in writing by the relevant parties. A visit does not replace this documentation.

What you receive

1. A visit agenda for each factory, company or partner location.
2. A list of products and questions to assess.
3. A report containing findings and open points.
4. Visual material insofar as permitted and within the assignment.
5. A follow-up action for the quotation, sample, contract or inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Does CONSOO & CO arrange the entire trip? The service covers preparation for and support during relevant factory, company and partner visits. Transport, accommodation, visas, insurance and other travel elements are included only when explicitly stated in the assignment.

Can I view several product groups during one trip? Yes, where the locations, agenda and preparation allow. A full list of visits must not reduce the time required to handle technical and commercial questions properly.

Can I place an order during the visit? You can, but the technical scope, price, contract and payment terms should be confirmed in writing before a definitive order is placed.

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