Supplier Evaluation

To produce textile and sports merchandise products under the best market conditions and in compliance with all legal requirements, FORteams Lab evaluates its suppliers through internal procedures integrated into its Quality and Environment Management Systems. 

Supplier evaluation is a key tool for checking whether each supplier meets the required standards. The goal is to build on strengths and address any weaknesses. 

Every year, FORteams Lab carries out a supplier evaluation covering the previous year, following internal document IT.CMP.02 — Supplier Evaluation, available on request. 

Types of suppliers evaluated:

  1. Textile raw material suppliers (knits, fabrics and yarns)
  2. Subcontracted operations suppliers (sewing, embroidery and finishing)
  3. Suppliers of accessories and packaging materials (threads; hangtags, labels, others).

After evaluation, each supplier is assigned a rating. If a supplier is rated as At-Risk, corrective actions are taken to prevent future non-compliance.

Performance Rating  Supplier Classification 
≥ 85%  Qualified Supplier 
≥ 65% e < 85%  Approved Supplier — minor gaps identified 
< 65%  At-Risk Supplier 

Supplier Code of Conduct

Continuous improvement and shared responsibility are fundamental pillars of the FORteams Lab Management System. In this context, the company has defined a Supplier Code of Conduct, which establishes the guidelines and principles of conduct required of all business partners, in accordance with the requirements of Social, Environmental and Quality Responsibility.

All suppliers are required to sign this commitment at the beginning of their relationship with FORteams Lab, and again when the document is updated. Acceptance of the Code of Conduct is a requirement for joining and remaining on the supplier panel.

Suppliers who do not accept the Code may be removed from the supply chain, at the discretion of management. The document is available on request.