Certified promotional lanyards with compliance documentation supplied by Lanyard.pro.

Compliance Without Compromise

Quick answer: A previous supplier failed the client's compliance audit. Lanyard.pro sent a complete certification package before the first order was placed, leading to a signed annual framework agreement.

Key Facts

  • Client: marketing department of a large corporation
  • Problem: previous supplier couldn't provide certifications during an internal audit
  • Solution: full compliance documentation package sent before the first order
  • Result: client passed the audit and signed an annual framework agreement

An Audit That Put the Contract at Risk

The marketing department of a large corporation was looking for a new promotional products supplier. Why? Their previous one couldn't provide up-to-date certifications during an internal supplier audit.

Documentation Before Anyone Has to Ask

Before the first order was even placed, we sent a complete compliance package: certifications, material origin data, factory audit information. No one had to ask twice.

The Result

  • The client passed their internal audit with zero concerns raised about our products.
  • We signed an annual framework agreement.

FAQ

What certifications should I ask a promotional products supplier for?

At minimum, ask for material origin documentation and any relevant standard certifications, such as GRS for recycled content.

Why do corporate clients require supplier audits?

Internal audits protect the corporation from compliance and reputational risk tied to their supply chain.

Can a new supplier provide documentation before the first order?

Reputable manufacturers should be able to share this proactively, without requiring a signed contract first.

What happens if a supplier fails a compliance audit?

It typically puts the contract at risk and may require finding a replacement supplier under time pressure.

How often should compliance documentation be reviewed?

Most corporations review supplier documentation annually, or whenever relevant regulations change.

Summary

For corporate clients, documentation isn't a formality you scramble for after the fact. It's the first proof that you can be trusted.

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Project Summary

Industry Corporate Marketing
Country Netherlands
Product Certified Promotional Lanyards
Material EU-compliant certified materials
Quantity 10,000 pcs (initial order)
Production Time 5 business days
Delivery Time 2 business days
Challenge Previous supplier failed to provide compliance certifications during internal audit
Solution Full compliance documentation package delivered before the first order
Result Client passed the audit; signed an annual framework agreement