2. HOW DO YOU
MANAGE RISK
FROM YOUR OFFSHORE SUPPLY?
Risk-Free
Risk-Free means eliminating any concerns or dangers with Quality Generates Savings
offshore purchases. This allows you to focus your attention on your Without the quality you expect, you have nothing but a big
most important responsibility… your customers. Risk-Free also headache! Savings only exist if the product meets market
means you don’t have to pay for your order until it is received at requirements.
your warehouse and you have inspected it. GCP will handle all of
the details from purchase order to product delivery. GCP has made Quality our First Priority.
Mutually Beneficial Relationships An important step in our process is the “Vital Factors Checklist™”.
From Day-One, GCP’s mission has been to “Develop and Maintain In this Stage you tell us what’s important about the product.
Long Term Mutually Beneficial Relationships”. Our goal is for the Everything from the color, size, thickness, appearance, packaging
relationship to be Risk-Free for everyone involved in the supply and performance specs to how you want us to communicate with
chain starting with you the customer and finishing with the supplier. you.
We want you to WIN!!! The Solution
THE RISK-FREE SOURCING SOLUTION™ is a unique product
In order to achieve our sourcing standards, we have developed a supply program developed from over 25 years of International
network of GCP Approved Suppliers™ and created THE RISK- product development experience and 15 years of sourcing product
FREE SOURCING SOLUTION™. Our process takes the risk and in China. Our process has proven successful in managing our
hassle of offshore purchasing out of your hands. Our customers customer’s risk, resulting in higher profits and long term business
are precious. GCP is built to protect you and your customers from growth.
unexpected or costly surprises.
Doing the up-front work is crucial to your success. This is what
makes the difference between Your Risk and a World Class
product Risk-Free!
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
The Opportunity Qualifier™ STAGE 3
All opportunities are not equal. We The Risk Assessment
The Vital Factors
believe it is best to find out upfront Profile™
if a real incentive exists before Checklist™
proceeding to source your product Managing your Risk is the key to
requirements. successful sourcing. GCP wants The Vital Factors Checklist™
to have a clear understanding identifies your essential
Exclusive sourcing engagements of all the risks you see for the criteria; from product specs to
may be subject to Commitment product, its application, quality, and communication and packaging.
Fees prior to proceeding with the certifications. This allows GCP to choose
project. The GCP Approved Supplier™
that will meet your market
requirements.
3. STAGE 7
The Vital Factors
Confirmation™
The RISK-FREE After receiving your container we
ask you to confirm the information
on The Vital Factors Checklist™.
SOURCING SOLUTION ™ If something is not up to your
standards, tell us and GCP’s
Right the First Time,
Quality Management Program kicks
into high gear, to resolve the issues
and Every Time STAGE 6 quickly.
GCP communicates your feedback
The Real Savings to the supplier, to be ready for your
next shipment.
Experience™
This is where your savings start!
GCP keeps you informed with
weekly updates, our on-line
customer information system, and
STAGE 5 pre-delivery inspection reports.
This is our 360° Communication
The Risk-Free Trial Order™ Commitment™ to you. Just unload
the container and turn over the
After approving the product products for profit. GCP is with you
samples, we ask you to place a all the way.
STAGE 4 trial order to confirm acceptable
performance. It is Risk-Free
because if the product does not
The Real Savings perform, you do not pay.
Formula™ If it works, you pay and proceed to
full container orders. CONTACT US...
GCP will match your
technical and cost ...if you are ready to embark on a process that
requirements to create
Strategic Alignment will deliver exceptional results:
between you, GCP and The
GCP Approved Supplier™. Toll-free: 1 (888) 893-5GCP (5427)
This will ensure the best
sourcing solution for your Head Office: (519) 893-8207
needs.
Fax: (519) 893-9356
Email: sales@gcpindustrial.com
Website: www.gcpindustrial.com
