TO ROB

Hi Rob,

Our company, Ralph Sutton Designs, based in Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, expects to receive a very large order from Walgreen's very soon which will take many months to fulfill.  Our product is 3D framed artwork in a shadowbox picture frame.  Our artist creates the 3D artwork out of special Mi-Teintes paper and creates various 3D levels using two way tape.  It is all done by hand and we have already made arrangements with a company in Hangzhou, China, to hand assembly of our artwork.  There will be 30-45 pieces to each finished piece of artwork.  My partner, Ralph Sutton who is the artist, and I will be hands on in Hangzhou for the first few weeks of the project to assure proper instruction and quality control in assembling our artwork.  However, after we leave to go home to the States we are concerned regarding continued quality control.  We expect our first order to be 100,000 to 150,000 pieces and there will be more orders to follow.  I understand there are individuals or firms we can hire in China to oversee the continued quality control of the assembly work being done for us.   Could you please tell me how this works, what it costs and then give me your 5 best recommendations of individuals or firms I can contact and interview to carry out the quality control till the project ends at the plant in Hangzhou.  I look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convenience.

Kind regards,

Frederick J Wynne, CEO

RALPH SUTTON DESIGNS, LLC

Quoting from [win]:

TO ROB

 

Hi Rob,

Our company, Ralph Sutton Designs, based in Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, expects to receive a very large order from Walgreen's very soon which will take many months to fulfill.  Our product is 3D framed artwork in a shadowbox picture frame.  Our artist creates the 3D artwork out of special Mi-Teintes paper and creates various 3D levels using two way tape.  It is all done by hand and we have already made arrangements with a company in Hangzhou, China, to hand assembly of our artwork.  There will be 30-45 pieces to each finished piece of artwork.  My partner, Ralph Sutton who is the artist, and I will be hands on in Hangzhou for the first few weeks of the project to assure proper instruction and quality control in assembling our artwork.  However, after we leave to go home to the States we are concerned regarding continued quality control.  We expect our first order to be 100,000 to 150,000 pieces and there will be more orders to follow.  I understand there are individuals or firms we can hire in China to oversee the continued quality control of the assembly work being done for us.   Could you please tell me how this works, what it costs and then give me your 5 best recommendations of individuals or firms I can contact and interview to carry out the quality control till the project ends at the plant in Hangzhou.  I look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convenience.

 

Kind regards,

Frederick J Wynne, CEO

RALPH SUTTON DESIGNS, LLC

 

Mr. Wynne, its great to see such a young company getting their foot in the door with a national company.

I believe I have a solution for you that is right up your ally.  IM a sourcing agent by profession. 

If your factory is in Hangzhou then it might be best if you actually used an in-process inspection company based right there, where there is no need for inspector related travel of much consequence.

This is their website:  http://www.nisnis.com .  Your costs associated with them is going to be based on:

1. What you want inspected
2. Frequency of inspection
3. Man hours required
4. Amount of inspection detail related to you project

IM sure Rob can give some others but I wanted to jump in as I know this company was in the same city ans your manufacturer.

Best regards,

Ranger

Quoting from [win]:

TO ROB

 

Hi Rob,

Our company, Ralph Sutton Designs, based in Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, expects to receive a very large order from Walgreen's very soon which will take many months to fulfill.  Our product is 3D framed artwork in a shadowbox picture frame.  Our artist creates the 3D artwork out of special Mi-Teintes paper and creates various 3D levels using two way tape.  It is all done by hand and we have already made arrangements with a company in Hangzhou, China, to hand assembly of our artwork.  There will be 30-45 pieces to each finished piece of artwork.  My partner, Ralph Sutton who is the artist, and I will be hands on in Hangzhou for the first few weeks of the project to assure proper instruction and quality control in assembling our artwork.  However, after we leave to go home to the States we are concerned regarding continued quality control.  We expect our first order to be 100,000 to 150,000 pieces and there will be more orders to follow.  I understand there are individuals or firms we can hire in China to oversee the continued quality control of the assembly work being done for us.   Could you please tell me how this works, what it costs and then give me your 5 best recommendations of individuals or firms I can contact and interview to carry out the quality control till the project ends at the plant in Hangzhou.  I look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convenience.

 

Kind regards,

Frederick J Wynne, CEO

RALPH SUTTON DESIGNS, LLC

 

Hi Aussie,

Thank you for your recommendation.  You certainly seem to have a lot of confidence in Ranger.  Can you please tell me what first hand experience you have had with Ranger and his company.  What service did they provide for you, etc.  Who is the best person in Ranger's firm to do the quality control?  I look forward to hearing back from you. 

You mention "quality fade".  This is why we use a very special paper, Mi-Teintes, that is acid free and does not fade or curl.  For your information, we have developed a very good working relationship with the company we are going to be using in Hangzhou.  We have been to their factory twice.  Now we are just waiting for the order from Walgreen's.

Kind regards,

Fred

You can say that Aussie and I have confidence in one another based on many conversations, business knowledge, and the way in which we each deal with our respective businesses. 

Mr. Frederick J Wynne, I think you misunderstood my post.  I have a working knowledge of inspection companies in India, China, Taiwan, and other parts of the worlds.  Since you stated the company manufacturing your product was in Hangzhou.  I suggested a company that I have a working knowledge of.  Afterall, IM sure you want to minimize your costs as it relates to having in process inspections done.  I do not represent this company.  But anyone that sources products for buyers must have the ability to guide buyers or those looking for contract manufacturing through the process start to finish. 

You have half the battle won as you have already set up the deal with the contract manufacture your self.  As I understand you are looking for an inspection company to maintain the same quality that you and your partner have established after you return to the U.S..  For that reason, I supplied their website where you can find all their contact information so that you may address any issues you have directly with them. 

Ranger

Quoting from [win]:

TO ROB

Hi Rob,

Our company, Ralph Sutton Designs, based in Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, expects to receive a very large order from Walgreen's very soon which will take many months to fulfill. Our product is 3D framed artwork in a shadowbox picture frame. Our artist creates the 3D artwork out of special Mi-Teintes paper and creates various 3D levels using two way tape. It is all done by hand and we have already made arrangements with a company in Hangzhou, China, to hand assembly of our artwork. There will be 30-45 pieces to each finished piece of artwork. My partner, Ralph Sutton who is the artist, and I will be hands on in Hangzhou for the first few weeks of the project to assure proper instruction and quality control in assembling our artwork. However, after we leave to go home to the States we are concerned regarding continued quality control. We expect our first order to be 100,000 to 150,000 pieces and there will be more orders to follow. I understand there are individuals or firms we can hire in China to oversee the continued quality control of the assembly work being done for us. Could you please tell me how this works, what it costs and then give me your 5 best recommendations of individuals or firms I can contact and interview to carry out the quality control till the project ends at the plant in Hangzhou. I look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convenience.

Kind regards,

Frederick J Wynne, CEO

RALPH SUTTON DESIGNS, LLC