Our additional services
Secure and structure your international procurement
Diex supports you in securing your supply chain and structure your procurement processes. With production monitoring, quality control, audits, documentation management, purchasing strategy..., we ensure reliability, reduce costs, and enhance your company’s international performance.
Our additional services
Secure and structure your international procurement
Diex supports you in securing your supply chain and structure your procurement processes. With production monitoring, quality control, audits, documentation management, purchasing strategy..., we ensure reliability, reduce costs, and enhance your company’s international performance.
Additional services
1 | Securing your supply chain
Because sourcing alone cannot guarantee the reliability of a supply chain, Diex International offers a range of services dedicated to the operational security of your international purchases, acting as a true purchasing office.
Before any production launch, we manage a rigorous sampling and prototyping process with selected suppliers to ensure that the delivered products meet your expectations in terms of technical specifications, functionality, and appearance. This phase allows you to validate every detail before placing any order.
Process overview
Reception of an initial sample to assess compliance with the specifications (dimensions, materials, finishes, etc.).
Successive adjustments based on your feedback (shape, color, texture, functionality, etc.) until full approval.
If required, coordination of technical or laboratory testing (safety standards, certifications, etc.).
Delivery of a final approved sample, fully representative of the product to be mass-produced.
Negotiation is a strategic step to secure the best purchasing conditions without compromising quality or lead times.
We negotiate with selected suppliers to align commercial, logistical, and legal terms with your objectives.
Procurement terms negotiated for you
- Unit price and pricing model,
- Production and delivery lead times,
- Payment terms,
- Packaging and logistics,
- Contract terms,
- Revisions and adjustments in case of project changes,
Our on-the-ground expertise, understanding of local business cultures, and industry practices are key levers for achieving balanced, sustainable, and secure agreements.
To ensure complete objectivity, all our inspections are carried out by a long-standing independent partner specializing in international quality control. Each inspection results in a detailed quality report, including photos, technical observations, any discrepancies, and recommendations. Our audits and quality controls help anticipate risks, secure your supply chain, and ensure that your products meet the expected standards.
Inspection overview
Upstream supplier audit
Assessment of the factory (production capabilities, regulatory compliance, working conditions, certifications, etc.) prior to approval.
Raw materials and components inspection
Verification of quality, origin, and compliance with standards prior to the start of production.
In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)
Inspection during production to identify deviations and take corrective action promptly.
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
Verification of finished products: quality, quantities, packaging, labeling, and compliance with standards (CE, ASTM, etc.).
Non-conformity tracking and corrective action plan
Analysis of deviations, corrective actions with suppliers, and post-inspection follow-up.
We support you all the way to final delivery, coordinating every logistical step of your international supply chain. Our role is to simplify your logistics while ensuring traceability, on-time delivery, and optimized transportation costs.
We work with reliable freight forwarders, while taking into account the customs and regulatory requirements of your projects.
Our logistics support
- Coordination with freight forwarders,
- Real-time shipment tracking,
- Documentation and customs management,
- Logistics cost optimization,
- Transport cost estimates,
- Assistance in case of unexpected events
Additional services
2 | Procurement strategy and development
An effective procurement strategy goes beyond operational management. It is based on a long-term vision and strategic decisions that support your company’s growth.
At Diex International, we support you in strengthening your procurement function, turning your projects into sustainable competitive advantages.
We assist you in creating customized products designed specifically for your market, customers, and technical requirements. Whether starting from an idea, a sketch, or an existing model to improve, we coordinate the entire product development process with selected manufacturers, ensuring a final result that fully meets your expectations.
Process overview
We represent you at international trade shows and exhibitions to identify new suppliers, source innovative products, and establish business contacts, without the need for you to travel.
We target the most relevant exhibitors for your needs, manage communications on your behalf, and provide clear, actionable reports.
Our representation services
- Selection of trade shows suited to your industry, target markets, and business objectives,
- Pre-show preparation: product/supplier brief, talking points, documentation to provide and information to collect, and selection criteria list,
- Meetings and interactions with targeted exhibitors,
- Collection of samples, catalogs, technical sheets, pricing, etc.,
- Preliminary evaluation of the suppliers met,
- Real-time video capture, video calls, or live photo sharing,
- Structured post-show report, joint debrief, and recommendations.
We help you build or optimize your procurement organization to sustainably support your operational, economic, and industrial performance.
Our support always begins with a video call with your procurement team (or relevant department) to understand your current processes, identify bottlenecks or weaknesses, and lay the foundation for a procurement structure tailored to your realities.
Overview of our support
Initial audit video call
In-depth discussion with your teams to assess existing processes, identify pain points, improvement opportunities, and strategic objectives.
Procurement mapping
Analysis of purchasing categories, volumes, critical issues, and opportunities.
Definition or review of procurement strategy
Centralization/decentralization, partnership or competitive approach, and category prioritization.
Implementation of procedures and tools
Structuring procurement workflows, process flowcharts, creation of matrices, scoring, templates, checklists, management tools, and training to ensure proper implementation.
Team structuring and support
Role allocation, skills development, HR recommendations if needed, internal team awareness, and coordination between procurement, finance, and production.
We help you anticipate market developments by identifying consumption trends, emerging products, material or design innovations, and weak signals on a global scale. The goal: to enable you to be reactive, proactive, and to position yourself at the right time.
Examples of actions to boost your product positioning
International industry monitoring
Continuous monitoring of product trends, material innovations, and evolving consumer expectations through trade shows, specialized platforms, professional networks, etc.
Product & Market benchmarking
Analysis of competitor collections, marketplace best-sellers, emerging brands, and price/quality/design positioning.
Customized trend reports
Based on your product universe, deliverables can be concise or detailed, including visuals, market insights, and actionable recommendations.
Supplier inspiration proposals
Proactive search for products aligned with identified trends, sourced from qualified suppliers.
Product lifecycle analysis
To avoid short-lived trends and identify lasting ones.
Marketing or development recommendations
Support in translating trends into product ranges tailored to your target audience or brand image.
We support companies looking to develop or structure their international operations. Whether taking their first steps in export or scaling up, we help you navigate the key stages to secure and optimize your export activities.
Thanks to our direct presence on the ground and an established network of local partners, we provide you with in-depth knowledge of target markets, their needs, and regulatory, logistical, and commercial requirements. Our international footprint allows us to quickly identify the right growth opportunities while ensuring smooth and controlled execution.
Our concrete interventions
Target market study
We conduct in-depth analyses of local markets to identify the most promising opportunities.
This includes:
– Current local practices (existing offerings, consumption habits, trends, expectations, purchasing behaviors),
– Gaps in the market (underrepresented products),
– Potential opportunities (product/market fit, appeal to the local population),
– And, of course, the competitors (positioning, strengths/weaknesses, barriers to entry).
Objective: to determine the most relevant geographic areas based on your products, your capabilities, and the reality on the ground.
Support in structuring your export offering
Adaptation of product ranges, packaging, certifications, and technical or language documents required for each market.
International regulatory compliance
Information on mandatory standards, certifications, customs requirements, and export licenses (CE, FDA, etc.).
Export documentation preparation
Proforma invoices, packing lists, shipping documents, certificates of origin, etc.
Selection of incoterms and logistics schemes
Recommendation of the most suitable Incoterms based on your strategy, costs, and timelines, and connecting you with international logistics partners (freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping or airline companies) as needed.
Export flow monitoring
Coordination between suppliers, logistics providers, and end clients until delivery.
Monitoring of your outsourced procurement
Regular meetings to review obstacles, successes, and next steps.
It all starts with an initial conversation.
Customized feasibility study
This phase allows us to assess the feasibility of the support and the resources required for a tailored engagement.
Tailored proposal
We offer a flexible, customizable package tailored to the services already in place and the level of support you require.
Needs analysis
We organize an exploratory call to understand your situation, needs, and objectives.
Needs analysis
We organize an exploratory call to understand your situation, needs, and objectives.
Customized feasibility study
This phase allows us to assess the feasibility of the support and the resources required for a tailored engagement.
Tailored proposal
We offer a flexible, customizable package tailored to the services already in place and the level of support you require.
Your project, our tailor-made support
A clear and transparent billing model
At Diex, we charge for our services transparently, with no commissions included in product prices. This ensures complete objectivity in the selection of suppliers and solutions we recommend.
We don’t sell you a fixed package. We build a support plan tailored to you.
A clear and transparent billing model
At Diex, we charge for our services transparently, with no commissions included in product prices. This ensures complete objectivity in the selection of suppliers and solutions we recommend.
Pour les projets à très gros volume, nous pouvons adapter ce modèle (ex : commission fixe) lorsque c’est plus avantageux pour le client. Tout est discuté en amont, en toute clarté.
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- j.pham@diex-international.com
- 16 Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux
- +33 6 59 35 31 13
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We follow a structured approach: needs analysis, concept definition, specifications, prototyping, testing, and finally industrialization. At each stage, we ensure quality, cost, and feasibility are optimized.
Absolutely. Quality control plans are customized according to your criteria, requirements, and the nature of the product. Our post-inspection reports are comprehensive, visual, and immediately actionable.
Yes. Through audits, technical reviews, and preventive analysis of materials and processes, our quality partners mitigate risks upstream, helping to avoid costly non-conformities.
Yes. We provide full logistics coordination (freight, customs, tracking, documentation) in collaboration with reliable freight forwarders. Our expertise ensures compliance and smooth operations.
We analyze local trends, consumption habits, competitors, and unmet needs to guide your offerings. Our international network provides us with concrete on-the-ground insights.
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