Responsible for 'credit' issues doubtless you focus on Debtors when thinking of 'Credit Reports'? Many companies now use DMS 'Supplier Reports' to rigorously check Creditors, too.
After all, if your company proposes to purchase product from offshore organisations in China, India, Indonesia or elsewhere, surely you should be properly informed as to the supplier's track record as your potential business partner, as you would with an Australian Debtor?