Global manufacturing support at the point of manufacture
Global Manufacturing Support

Closer to the point of manufacture.

Structive coordinates qualified technical and inspection resources close to the point of manufacture, providing the client with one accountable interface from supplier selection through to site delivery.

One Accountable Technical Partner

Managing overseas fabrication presents severe risks: technical misinterpretations, quality drift, unverified hold points, non-conformance issues discovered after arrival, and incomplete Manufacturer Data Reports (MDR).

Structive solves this by connecting engineering review, vendor surveillance, FAT witnessing, and compliance verification into a single accountable delivery process before equipment leaves the factory.

Who We Support

  • Australian companies manufacturing overseas
  • International buyers sourcing from China & Asia
  • Mining companies & EPCMs
  • OEMs & Equipment Manufacturers
  • Procurement departments & Importers
  • Project delivery teams
Manufacturing Assurance Model

SOURCE → REVIEW → INSPECT → VERIFY → RELEASE → DELIVER

Structured quality gates at every phase of global manufacturing to protect your schedule and technical compliance.

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Stage 1

SOURCE: Supplier Qualification & Sourcing

We assist clients in sourcing, qualifying, and auditing overseas factories before contractual commitments or manufacturing deposits are made. We verify that the supplier possesses the equipment, QA systems, material controls, and technical capability required for your project.

Supplier Sourcing & Matching
Factory Capability Audits
Technical Requirement Review
Procurement & Bid Support
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Stage 2

REVIEW: Engineering & Specification Review

Before fabrication starts, Structive performs thorough technical reviews of engineering drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality plans, and FAT procedures against Australian and international standards.

Drawing & Spec Review
ITP Development & Review
Quality Plan Approval
Australian Standards Review
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Stage 3

INSPECT: Vendor Surveillance & QA/QC Hold Points

Active in-process inspection during manufacturing. Qualified inspectors attend mandatory hold points, verify material mill certificates and dimensional tolerances, identify Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) early, and provide photo/video progress reporting.

Vendor inspection and verification during manufacture
In-Process Vendor Surveillance
Dimensional & Material Traceability
Hold & Witness Point Sign-off
NCR Identification & Tracking
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Stage 4

VERIFY: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Acceptance

Witnessing full functional and electrical Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). We confirm that the assembled machinery, electrical control skids, or structural packages perform to approved specifications prior to factory acceptance sign-off.

FAT Witnessing & Verification
Functional & Operational Testing
Test Certificate Audit
Punch List & NCR Closeout
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Stage 5

RELEASE: Pre-Shipment Inspection & MDR Review

Pre-shipment final visual inspections, export crating and sea-worthy packaging checks, paint/coating thickness verification, and Manufacturer Data Report (MDR) compilation before authorizing factory release.

Pre-shipment release and delivery coordination
Pre-Shipment Visual Inspection
Export Packaging Review
MDR Document Compilation
Release Recommendation
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Stage 6

DELIVER: Freight Coordination & Australian Compliance

International logistics tracking, import documentation support, Australian regulatory compliance review (EESS, RCM, WHS standards), and complete technical documentation handover for site installation.

International Freight Tracking
Import Customs Support
Australian Compliance Check
Site Handover Documentation
Connected Workflow

Need help sourcing or delivering the equipment?

Structive can also manage BOM procurement packages, freight tracking, or site compliance registration.

Discuss Sourcing & Delivery

Protect your overseas manufacturing quality.

Contact Structive to discuss your technical requirement, schedule a vendor audit, or arrange Factory Acceptance Testing witnessing.

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