SOURCING

Coop Far East has developed a vast network of specialized manufacturers.

A committed in-house merchandising team creates a strong presence on the ground, providing an operational advantage against competitors. This consists of in excess of 400 suppliers and more than 700 factories, as well as a vast range of products that go beyond the 5000 mark. These include Hardgoods, Consumer Electronics and Homeware products.

Coop Far East strives to stay in-the-loop with emerging market trends, through continuous scanning to locate and lock down new and innovative products, updating our vendor base in the process.

SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION

Coop Far East guaranteed superior supplier quality and service of the highest standards. 100% of the Coop factories undergo auditing (more than 600 per year) on technical and ethical standards alike.

TECHNICAL AUDITS: These are conducted the Coop Far East audit team, on an ongoing mission to ensure that suppliers possess the right capabilities, and that all production processes are effectively in place.

SOCIAL AUDITS: These are conducted by a third party to check that suppliers comply with ethical standards, such as respecting the rights of workers.

Coop Far East is a member of BSCI. Coop utilizes the Standard Operating Procedure document, as well as a Code of Conduct, to guarantee non-negotiable compliance with all legal framework and ethical standards.

quality assurance

Coop Far East has its own team of engineers, along with a pool of nominated labs, working to ensure unparalleled compliance with quality standards. Coop carefully controls each step of product development, from sampling to mass production, shipment and beyond. Coop’s nominated labs perform in-depth tests to ensure the highest standards possible, before and during mass production.

Designated inspectors inspect 100% of orders before they undergo shipment, and Coop diligently perform close to 1500 lab tests, as well as nearly 2500 inspections annually.

PACKAGING

Varying commercial purposes require varying solutions, which is why Coop Far East’s expert packaging team keep this in mind day in and day out, developing standard color boxes to PDQ, display and beyond. Superior packaging plays a vital and pivotal role in efficient product identification and promotion.

Coop Far East features a dedicated, in-house packaging team whose focus lies in developing effective artworks for the lowest cost possible, and in the shortest amount of time. Should the artworks be developed by the suppliers themselves, an alternate set of strict guidelines functions to effectively validate consistency.

SUPPLY CHAIN

A knowledgeable team of supply chain experts efficiently handle all orders, tracking them with precision from 25 locations across Asia, until the products are safe and sound in the warehouse. Coop Far East’s system assists in the process monitoring of all orders. The system provides a comprehensive overview of the situation at all times.

Coop never neglects to perform a Final Random Inspection, prior to every shipment. This guarantees the highest possible quality when sourcing products for customers.