Management of imported goods from abroad
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In the projects we are currently carrying out, more or less, some materials need to be imported from abroad. Although the contracts include clauses regarding overseas inspections or supervision as well as financial penalties, it is difficult for the supervisors to approve personnel going abroad, except for some important large items. As a result, imported goods may have various problems; in most cases, it is the owners themselves who have to bear the consequences or turn to agents to raise the issue, and it is difficult to enforce the provisions regarding financial penalties. Unless there are serious issues affecting driving, they might take real action. I wonder if anyone else has experienced something similar?
For imported goods from abroad, there are usually domestic import agents; it is crucial to find a large agency with a responsible person, as this makes coordination easier in case of problems. Additionally, it is necessary to clarify the standards and requirements for the imported goods, as inconsistencies in these standards can sometimes result in the materials not meeting the required specifications. The agent can be asked to go abroad to supervise the inspection. After all, compared to qualified materials, the cost of sending goods abroad for supervision and inspection is negligible.
This post was last edited by LEFTHAND on 2009-11-22 at 19:16. It is essential to conduct thorough investigations into the creditworthiness of suppliers from the very beginning, to include in the contract provisions regarding quality and progress (including penalty clauses for any deviations from the contract terms), and to carry out detailed work – this is the key to ensuring success. Of course, on-site supervision is determined based on its value and importance. If the value of the goods is high, on-site supervision is necessary; it is also possible to entrust a qualified supervision company to carry out this task. If quality issues arise, make a claim depending on the circumstances.