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Why 80% of Bangladesh Footwear Orders Fail Before Shipment — 5 Mistakes I See Daily
I audited 12 factories in Dhaka in last 30 days. 80% had same 5 problems:
No Material Check — Factory shows original leather sample, but uses split leather in bulk.
No Stitching QC — 12% defects found on line, but no one checks.
No Sole Bonding Test — Sole peels after 2 weeks.
No Size Set Approval — EU size 43 becomes 42.5 in bulk.
No Final QC — Factory ships without AQL check.
Last week I stopped a $18K shipment for an EU buyer — found 12% stitching defects in final QC. Client saved $4,200 + return cost.
How I fix it:
→ 5-Step Audit: Material + Line + Stitching + Sole + Final AQL
→ On-site photos + video proof
→ Shipment only after my approval
Don't lose money on bad QC. DM me your factory name + quantity — I'll tell you how I can audit it.
#factoryaudit #qualitycontrol #footwear #bangladeshfactory #sourcingagent #footweardesign #suppliersourcing
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