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4. The compliance cost of exporting
Price testing, inspection and audit requirements as part of the export order, not as an afterthought.
List the testing, inspection, audit and certification requirements attached to one export programme, with who pays for each. Price the lab tests, third-party inspections, audit preparation and remediation, then compare that total with the order's margin.
By the end of this module: Price testing, inspection and audit requirements as part of the export order, not as an afterthought.
Prerequisite: Complete module 3 and its readings first.
Who this module is for · Intermediate
- Merchandisers and export staff handling buyer orders and shipping documents
- Factory managers planning lead time, capacity and delivery commitments
- Sourcing and compliance staff working with duties, origin and buyer requirements
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The quality system and inspection evidence buyers audit, in full:
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Module quiz
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1. Where should buyer-required lab testing cost appear?
2. Third-party inspection costs 900 per shipment on a 6,000-piece order. What is the cost per piece?
3. A failed chemical test after shipment leads to rejection. What kind of cost is that?
4. Why is audit remediation a planning item rather than a surprise?
5. What makes compliance documentation valuable beyond passing the audit?
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