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Factory network and capability
How we check partner factories, what we record about their capacity, and what you can ask for before you order.
How we describe capacity
Cradlehound is a sourcing desk. We do not describe ourselves as a single factory. We coordinate partner factories that we have checked against the requirements of your product line.
For every partner, we record the fields below. A field stays pending until the supplier provides a document or we verify it on a site visit or a sample run.
| Capability field | What we record | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Production lines for pet beds | Number of lines, product types they run | Pending |
| Monthly capacity | Units per month, by product line, stated by the supplier | Pending |
| Equipment | Equipment categories (cutting, sewing, filling, packing), not brand names | Pending |
| Staff and shifts | Headcount range and shift pattern | Pending |
| Quality system | Inspection stages and records kept | Pending |
| Export experience | Markets served and documents supplied | Pending |
Partner verification
- Review the company documents and business registration.
- Check the production capability fields against a written questionnaire.
- Run a paid sample against your specification and measure it.
- Record the results, the open points, and the date in the partner file.
We will only list a partner whose documents and sample results match the claims we make to you.
What you can ask for
- The partner's business documents and the production capability questionnaire.
- Photos of the actual line you will use, taken within the last 90 days, with the date shown.
- The inspection record for your last comparable order.
- A site visit, by you or a third party, before a large first order.