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Supplier Vetting and Audits

CSI’s factory network is carefully built and continuously refined through a rigorous, hands-on vetting process. We prioritize long-term partnerships with sites that demonstrate not only exceptional technical capabilities, but also a shared commitment to quality, transparency, and continuous improvement.

We know our suppliers as well as we know our customers — because we have to. CSI factories are an extension of our promise, so we hold them to the same high standards we set for ourselves.

What Sets CSI’s Vetting and Audits Apart

In-House Factory Audits

All CSI manufacturing sites undergo a comprehensive audit led by our internal engineers. Their inspection covers everything from process capability and quality controls to working conditions and on-site culture.

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Ongoing Performance Monitoring

Approval isn’t a one-time event. We regularly assess factory performance against defined metrics for delivery, quality, and responsiveness, reinforcing accountability and improvement.

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Documented Standards & Scorecards

We maintain formal scorecards and documentation across our factory network, ensuring consistent evaluation and traceability across global operations.

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Local Eyes on Global Operations

We keep boots on the ground in key manufacturing regions to maintain a close, firsthand understanding of each factory’s operations — not just paperwork and promises.

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Alignment on Quality Systems

Our global factories meet or exceed ISO 9001 certification standards, with many also certified to AS9100, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949. Their commitment to CSI’s proprietary Phase Gate Quality Control Model is a baseline, not a bonus.