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Japanese Clients Visit Yangzhou Yingteji Factory: Witnessing the Quality Commitment Behind 30 Million Pairs of Slippers on the 20th Anniversary
Dec.01.2023
2023 Factory Visit Recap: International Partners Gain an In-Depth Experience of “Yingteji Manufacturing”
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Yangzhou Yingteji Trading Co., Ltd.’s establishment in Yangzhou, China. On this significant milestone, the company welcomed a delegation of long-term Japanese clients for a factory inspection. This visit was more than a routine business exchange; it was a on-site verification of Yingteji’s 20 years of quality accumulation, allowing global clients to get up close and personal with the full-chain capabilities spanning design, production, and delivery.
Accompanied by the company’s senior executives throughout the tour, the delegation first stepped into the core production workshop covering 46,000 square feet. Upon entering, the visitors were immediately drawn to the scene before them: 160 sets of professional “BAOYU” sewing equipment were neatly arranged, and workers beside each machine—dressed in unified blue work uniforms and hygiene caps—skillfully performed core processes such as upper splicing and stitching reinforcement. Stacks of eco-friendly fabrics and semi-finished products were sorted and placed in blue turnover baskets, while yellow markings on the floor clearly delineated operation zones and material channels, keeping the production site busy yet orderly. “The standardization of the workshop and the proficiency of the workers are more intuitive than what we learned via emails,” a representative of the Japanese clients remarked with a smile during the tour. “Especially the process instruction cards beside each workstation—they show that this company values details.”
At the quality inspection station in the production area, the clients focused on observing the sampling inspection process for finished slippers: inspectors used calipers to measure upper errors and pull testers to check sole adhesion, with every piece of data recorded in real time in the system. The accompanying production supervisor explained, “Quality first has been our core principle for 20 years. Beyond upgrading hardware equipment, we conduct 3 skill training sessions every month. We’ve also established a ‘process-traceable system’: every batch of products, from fabric warehousing to finished product delivery, records the operation time and responsible personnel for each link. Even a stitch issue on a single pair of slippers can be accurately traced to the specific process.” This explanation prompted nods of approval from the clients, who picked up a finished pair of slippers to examine closely and praised the uniformity of the stitching.
From Design to Delivery: Unveiling the “Yingteji Efficiency” Behind 30 Million Annual Production Capacity
After touring the production workshop, the delegation moved to the sample display area and warehouse logistics center to further understand the company’s full-chain service capabilities.
In the sample display area, nearly 100 self-designed slipper samples were neatly arranged, covering categories such as home cotton slippers, summer mesh slippers, and outdoor non-slip slippers. Each product was labeled with material, applicable scenarios, and target markets. “Our professional design team has 12 members, and we develop over 50 new styles every year based on consumption habits in markets like Japan, South Korea, and the United States,” the design supervisor told the clients while showcasing the “Japanese-style four-season collection” tailored for the Japanese market. “For example, this winter cotton slipper uses velvet fabric preferred by Japanese consumers, and we’ve optimized the elastic design of the shoe opening to fit the low shoe racks in Japanese-style homes.” The clients tried on the samples, expressed satisfaction with the fit of the shoe shape, and inquired about the lead time for customized designs.
The subsequent warehouse logistics area allowed the clients to directly experience “Yingteji Efficiency”: finished products and packaging materials were sorted and stored on standardized shelves, with barcode scanners and the warehouse management system synchronizing inventory data in real time. Staff were quickly sorting goods according to order information. “Our logistics team can ship orders within 48 hours of confirmation. Even for large orders during peak seasons, we can ensure delivery timeliness through zone-based stocking and priority sorting,” the logistics supervisor explained. Currently, supported by 160 pieces of equipment and 150 skilled workers, the company’s annual production capacity has exceeded 30 million pairs. These products not only cover major cities in China but also supply international markets such as Japan, South Korea, and the United States on a long-term and stable basis. Efficient delivery capacity has become a core reason why international clients choose long-term cooperation with Yingteji.
20th Anniversary Engagement: Strengthening Global Cooperation Bridges with Quality and Service
As the inspection drew to a close, the Japanese clients and the Yingteji team held a discussion in the conference room. The clients stated that this factory visit gave them a more concrete understanding of Yingteji’s production strength and quality control, especially the “process-traceable system” and “regular worker skill training,” which fully align with the strict quality requirements of the Japanese market.
“Since our establishment in 2003, we’ve always engraved ‘quality is the cornerstone of cooperation’ into our corporate DNA,” the company’s general manager said during the discussion. “Over 20 years, we’ve grown from a small workshop to a 46,000-square-foot production base, and our annual capacity has increased from less than 1 million pairs to over 30 million pairs. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to the quality of every pair of slippers—whether for domestic clients or international partners in Japan, South Korea, etc., we maintain consistent quality standards and respond to needs with efficient services.” This visit also laid a more solid foundation for deeper cooperation between the two parties: the clients expressed their intention to increase 2024 order volumes on the spot and looked forward to jointly developing customized slipper series more suitable for Japanese family needs with Yingteji.
For Yingteji, this 2023 visit by Japanese clients is not only a “quality report card” in its 20-year journey but also a trust endorsement from the global market. From the busy workers in the workshop to the goods circulating in the warehouse, from the lines on design drafts to the finished products in clients’ hands—these details together form the competitiveness of “Yingteji Manufacturing,” allowing the company to maintain a firm foothold in the global slipper supply chain and move steadily toward longer-term international cooperation.
