Case Study: Playmobil
The Client
Playmobil is a German line of toys produced by the Horst Brandstätter Group, headquartered in Zirndorf, Germany.
Playmobil toys are specifically aimed at children ages four to twelve and are sold and distributed worldwide.
What Were
The Challenges?
Having Multiple Sub-Contractors
Lines of toys are OEM manufactured and supplied by multiple sub-contractors in China.
Geographical Challenges
Geographical reach for new sub-contractors factory audits is always challenging for the Germany-based purchasing team.
Prioritising Quality Assurance
Quality assurance for toy products is a priority for the goodwill of the 50-year-old Tier-1 toy brand.
Ensuring No Random Changes Were made
It is challenging to ensure that suppliers will not randomly change the materials used in the client’s toy products, which could potentially jeopardise the toy safety regulations in their exporting markets.
Our Solutions
01
Detailed Reports
Detailed reports are produced for the client for better decision-making concerning supplier sub-contracting.
02
Conducing Independent Lab Tests
Independent product lab tests for RoHS and REACH compliances.
03
Conducting Surprise Quality Audits
Continuous surprise quality audits on all toy products supplied by sub-contractors in China.
What Is
The Results?
Established a Long-Lasting Partnership
As a result of the solutions we have provided, we were able to establish our relationship with Playmobil. Therefore, they have been our client and has continuously used our services for over 20 years.
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