Know who you’re buying from — and make them better.
Every supplier in Asia will tell you they’re “reliable.” But in practice, their processes, grading standards, and component sourcing vary wildly. You can’t build a sustainable business on trust alone. At Allied, we go beyond claims and price lists — we audit, verify, and strengthen your suppliers directly at the factory level.
It’s easy to buy in China. It’s harder to know what you’re buying into.
Every refurbisher has experienced it — a new “promising” supplier, great pricing, great words, and two months later: quality issues, silent warranty, and a full rework bill.
What went wrong?
No one checked how the phones were tested, where the parts came from, or who was doing the work.
That’s why we created the Allied Supplier Qualification Program - to make sure your suppliers meet your standards before they meet your products.
What we do
Real audits. Real follow-up. Real improvement.
Our supplier qualification and factory interventions are designed to give you total visibility into your supply chain. We don’t just fill out checklists — we go on site, we test products, and we show you what’s really happening behind the doors of your suppliers.
Capability Audit
- On-site inspection of testing areas, grading lines, storage, and packaging.
- Verification of ESD handling, anti-static procedures, and labeling.
- Staff training levels, proudction capability and workflow consistency.
- Review of component sourcing channels and refurbishment practices.
Deliverable:
A scored audit report across key areas - process control, technical capability, documentation, and product reliability.
Testing & Sampling
- Pull random devices from supplier stock for Allied-controlled testing.
- Evaluate cosmetic grading accuracy and functional test compliance.
- Detect deviations between supplier’s reported results and actual performance.
- Detect deviations between supplier’s reported results and actual performance.
Deliverable:
An independent technical report with data and photos - actionable information that you can use to understand actual product condition.
Corrective Actions
- Identify nonconformities with clear root-cause analysis.
- Provide step-by-step correction plan (training, process upgrade, or replacement parts).
- Re-inspect after corrective actions to confirm improvement.
- Re-inspect after corrective actions to confirm improvement.
Deliverable:
Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR) + Allied sign-off once compliance is achieved.
Monitoring
- Periodic re-audits and sample testing of outbound shipments.
- Supplier scoring dashboard showing progress over time.
- Integration with Allied QC reports for a full supply-chain view.
- Integration with Allied QC reports for a full supply-chain view.
Deliverable:
Continuous supplier rating visible in your client dashboard.
Why it matters
Because a cheap supplier becomes expensive the moment things go wrong.
We’ve seen it countless times: a batch shipped fast, a few euros cheaper per unit, then weeks of debate, video proofs, and return negotiations that destroy profit margins. An on-site supplier evaluation costs a fraction of that — and protects every future order. Allied helps you turn suppliers into partners who meet measurable standards. And when they don’t, you’ll know exactly why.
Every audit produces actionable data — not just paperwork.
- Identify reliable long-term partners
- Reduce risk of hidden defects and inconsistent grading
- Save cost on rework, returns, and shipping disputes
- Maintain pressure and accountability within your supplier network
- Build a verified supplier base for sustainable scaling