Sector: Medical Devices | Market: Pakistan (Sourcing) | Service: Supplier Vetting + Trade Facilitation
The Challenge
A European medical device distributor needed a reliable surgical instrument manufacturer but had been burned once by a Sialkot supplier who subcontracted orders to unverified third-party workshops without disclosure.
What We Did
We conducted factory audits on four Sialkot manufacturers, verifying actual in-house production capability rather than relying on supplier claims, per the approach in our sourcing comparison guide, and structured a supply agreement with explicit subcontracting restrictions.
The Result
The distributor secured a verified, direct manufacturing relationship with consistent quality across twelve months of ongoing orders, with zero unauthorized subcontracting incidents since the new agreement took effect. Explore our South Asia guide or book a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What went wrong with the distributor’s previous Sialkot supplier?
The supplier subcontracted orders to unverified third-party workshops without disclosing this to the distributor, creating quality control risk.
How was this fixed?
Factory audits verified actual in-house production capability across four candidate manufacturers, and the final supply agreement included explicit subcontracting restrictions.
What was the outcome after the new agreement?
Twelve months of consistent quality with zero unauthorized subcontracting incidents.