Free tools
The checklists we use ourselves.
Practical templates for sourcing and quality control in Vietnam. These are the same tools we run on real projects. Free to download in Word or PDF, no sign-up.
Factory Verification Checklist
Assess whether a supplier can actually produce your product, not just pass an audit.
Landed Cost Checklist
Work out the true landed cost including tariffs and hidden costs, so you can compare suppliers properly and protect your margins.
Pre-Production Checklist
Make sure every critical element is aligned before mass production begins, to prevent costly errors and keep production flowing.
Product Request Form (RFQ): Basic
Brief a factory clearly with the essentials. Don't worry if some details are unknown. We can help develop the product with you.
Product Request Form (RFQ): Full
The detailed version for complex products, capturing every specification a factory needs to quote accurately.
QC Final Inspection Report
Produce a clear, concise inspection report for multi-SKU orders, based on findings recorded during inspection.
QC Inspection Checklist (Pre-Shipment)
Verify final product quality before shipment across the five critical inspection areas.
Sample Evaluation Form
Objectively evaluate supplier samples before approving for production, so you avoid approving poor-quality ones.
Supplier Red Flag Checklist
Spot the warning signs early when evaluating suppliers, and avoid unreliable partners before they cost you time and money.
Every tool is free to download in Word or PDF. Use them, adapt them and share them with your team. If you’d like a hand putting them to work on a live project, just get in touch.
Want help putting these to use?
The tools do half the job. A set of eyes on the ground in Vietnam does the rest. Tell us about your product and we'll recommend the right level of support.