our services

AK Enterprises is leading apparel sourcing and textile sourcing company in Pakistan. Keeping in mind the difficulties faced by the importers in Sourcing High Quality Apparel, AK Enterprises rightfully offers an experienced, Quality concise and dedicated services. It efficiently manages clients buying operations in Pakistan.

Factory Audits

We at AK Enterprises provide factory audit service to textile industries, for Traders,Buyers & Retail Chain around the globe..
We help you to efficiently select & maintain good qualified Textiles vendor base, so that they executes your orders in time & delivery your merchandise as per your quality standard.

This audit area covers:

General Information ( Labour force / Production facility / Location)
Production capacity.
Versatility in Product manufacturing.
Quality control of raw Materials.
In-House quality System.
Production management systems( production Planning & executions )
Process control.
In-house Testing facility.
Social /Legal/Environmental Accreditation.

Sourcing

» Supplier Identification :

AK Enterprises identify new suppliers based on their product range, financial status, infrastructure, man power and efficiency of management. We continuously update our information on new manufacturers and new products. Information pertaining to new varieties of value additions, fabric, accessories, new technology area and quota availability are also updated.

» Selection of Vendors :

We assess the factories in terms of product range, quality of the product made, production capacity, facilities, financial capability, technology orientation, man power, working conditions, managerial efficiency and their overall quality policy. Once our initial assessment is over we exchange information with our principals and make a combined decision in approving an identified vendor.

Sampling

Samples are developed to suit the season’s colors, fabric and style based of our buyer’s requirements. Any number of sales man samples are made as per the buyers requirements and courier them directly to the buyers. By offering these crucial service, we assist our buyers marketing efforts in their own country by giving them an edge over others.

Order execution & Quality Control: (Quality Management)

Orders are closely monitored from sampling to shipment. Status on sampling, production and shipment are transmitted to buyers regularly. We maintain a pro-active approach towards identification of problem areas and corrective measures are taken immediately to ensure timely deliveries. Our quality monitoring system pertaining to production has four stages as explained below :

» Pre Production Check (PPC)
Risks are reduced by checking material components, accessories / user manuals etc. at this stage itself.

» Initial Production Check (IPC)
First finished products are checked against buyer’s specification and prototype sample. Deviations are identified and brought out for correction.

» During Production Check (DUPRO)
Inspection during production is carried out to check and verify that the initial discrepancies have been rectified and to ensure the average quality standard of production runs.

» Final Random Inspection (FRI)
Final random inspection is carried out when the total consignment is packed and ready for shipment. FRI is performed according to the International Inspection Standards. The detailed physical inspection of the samples selected at random is based on specifications of the buyers and it cover the criteria such as design / style, shrinkage, accessories, appearance, markings, color, labeling, material, assortments, workmanship, measurements, packing etc.

Order execution & Quality Control: (Quality Management)

Status report based on the multi-state inspections are transmitted to the buyers by fax. Production progress is analyzed in relation to the delivery terms and suitable course of action s taken to ensure goods are delivered in time. The consignment is allowed for shipment if only it is upto the buyers required standard.

Container Stuffing and Loading Supervision

An identification of the goods during the loading is made to ensure that only the inspected goods are being stuffed without getting mixed up with the un-inspected goods.

Documentation and Shipping Co-ordination

Shipping documents are checked as per the buyers instruction and the copy documents are sent to the buyers well in advance of the shipment to avoid any discrepancy.

Laboratory Testing

Laboratories are an extremely valuable component of our services and also facilitates the manufacturer – exporters to transact their business with least quality risk. Laboratory services includes :

» Fabric : Construction particulars (counts, constructions and weight), Strength, Measurement and Seam performance.

» Analysis : Flammability, Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage) to washing / dry cleaning, Appearance after washing /dry cleaning, Fibber analysis, etc.

» Color Fastness : Color fastness to washing, Perspiration, Light, Rubbing, Bleaching, Dry cleaning, Organic Solvents, Hot pressing, etc. Dyes & Pigment tests are also carried out.

» Garment : Dimensional Stability to washing / dry cleaning, Appearance after washing / dry cleaning are tested.

Assists on Buyers Visit
We work as extended arm of our buyers in Pakistan. We accompany our buyers on their buying visits, factory visits and inspection visits. We help them with and arrange their itinerary and accommodation on their visits. We also orient the buyers on the dos and don’ts of the business practice in the country, its culture, customs and tradition to make their visit fruitful and enjoyable.

All this at a cost which is actually a saving for our buyers! Yes, we reduce the cost of buying, cost of managing quality and cost of assuring deliveries. And, our customers get to know new developments, new products and new supply base from this part of the world.