SERVICES

SOURCING

DESIGN &

PRODUCT

DEVELOPMENT

 

PRODUCTION

LOGISTICS

SERVICES

Businesses across the globe are seeking cost reduction, operational efficiencies and optimal value at each link in the supply chain. Heartex understands all this and is perfectly positioned to support its partners across the complete range of production cycles.

Our services start with the sourcing strategy, go over product development, production, quality control and finally end with logistical coordination.

 

 

SOURCING

A good sourcing strategy requires a deep understanding of the market and the local customs. The decision to source products from a foreign market is often an underestimated task.

This can lead to difficulties to get the right product at the right price. Through the sourcing process, Heartex assists its partners with such tools as Benchmarking, pricing negotiations and documentation & product streamlining.

During this stage, Heartex supports its customers in the following points:

  • Full support in price negotiations
  • Support & Control of Payment Terms: Definition & Communications, Follow‐up
  • Assistance in order to agree on quality, pricing and delivery terms
  • If necessary, complete infrastructural support (Local office, car, internet, etc.)

 

 

DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Heartex supports its customers and provides design and product development services in a cost‐effective and production focused view.
Heartex checks all fabrics in regards to quality, weight, shrinkage, spirality as well as according to Internationally accepted Certifications.

All samples are being controlled against size charts and drawings, before being sent to the partner.
Heartex’ team supports customers at every step from the initial design to the confirmed prototype, and ensures that no surprises occur.

During this stage, Heartex supports its customers in the following points:

  • Control of materials in terms of weight, shrinkage, color fastness, fiber quality, spirality
  • Assurance of certification: for example, AZO FREE &OekoTex
  • Verification of Labdib, color dimensions, quality and stability of prints /embroideries, etc
  • Checking of the fit and of the prototypes
  • The development of all labels
  • Follow‐Up with supplier and communication with partner for delivery of photo samples etc.
  • If necessary, changes to size charts, etc (only on prior approval basis by the partner).

 

 

PRODUCTION

Heartex ensures that all schedules of our partners stay adhered to by all parties involved. The company follows every production run meticulously and informs its partners continuously. Moreover, Heartex communicates at the end of each stage before the next step is started.

A team of trusted Quality Controllers monitors each production unit on a daily basis to recognize problems on the line early on and resolve them before they impact the cycle.
All in‐line and final inspections are carried out by our QC staff under the supervision of a team coordinator, according to AQL standards. All quality tests are carried out directly by Heartex or, if requested by the partner, through a testing center.

Heartex works only with factories that produce their goods in compliance with all applicable laws on product safety and the EU REACH regulation.

During this stage, Heartex supports its customers in the following points:

  • Control of materials in terms of weight, shrinkage, color fastness, fiber quality, spirality
  • Assurance of certification: for example, AZO FREE & OekoTex
  • Verification of Labdib, color dimensions, quality and stability of prints /embroideries, etc
  • Checking of the fit, size set and PPS Production line setup
  • Production trial run
  • Continuous production run supervision
  • In‐Line Inspection
  • End Inspection AQL 2.5, or as desired
  • Barcode control
  • Range control
  • Packaging control
  • Continuous communication of production progress

 

 

 

LOGISTICS

A product delivery at the right time with the correct documentation makes the difference between a successful business venture and a disaster.
Heartex supports and counsels its customers in regards to packaging and transport, freight costs, overall monitoring and problem solving.
In partnership with local freight forwarding companies we can also offer warehousing services as well as customized filling and deliveries.

During this stage, Heartex supports its customers in the following points:

  • Follow‐up with freight forwarding companies
  • Container Ordering
  • Control of Container filling
  • Complete documentation

 

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