Field notes

Field notes

Practical notes on procurement compliance, tender files, and financial purchasing reviews from our Hong Kong fieldwork.

12 March 2026

How split purchase orders hide from routine samples

Why single-invoice samples miss deliberate order splitting — and which population cuts make the pattern visible.

28 January 2026

Tender clarification logs that survive later challenge

A short checklist for keeping clarification records complete when award decisions may be contested.

5 November 2025

Warehouse walkthroughs that earn their day on site

When physical goods receipt checks add evidence — and when a desk review of GRN files is enough.

18 September 2025

Reading related-party signals in supplier onboarding

Practical ownership and declaration checks before a high-spend vendor joins your approved list.