Important Sampling Methods for Garment Inspection in Ecommerce

by AQF Team on 11 Jun 2021 | 0 Comments

Implementing the best possible eCommerce quality control methods is a must when shipping products directly to consumers. Here are three important garment inspection sampling methods that can help your eCommerce business minimize returns by identifying defective or damaged products before accepting and selling items from a particular lot. 

Topics: softlines quality control

Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Mass Producing Your Clothing Line

by Christine Evans on 10 Jun 2021 | 0 Comments
Start a mass garment manufacturing line without enough preparation might result in some future issues that harm your brand. Here are some common mistakes that you can avoid to ensure your garment quality.

Topics: garment importers, softlines quality control

Amazon Is Estimated to Become the Largest Retailer in the U.S.

by Polly Chen on 25 May 2021 | 0 Comments
In this week's roundup, learn about Amazon being the largest ecommerce seller in the U.S., Vietnam's rising manufacturing capacity, and fashion brands' latest moves to test the market.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Furniture, Ecommerce

Quality Control of Promotional Goods: Top 10 Quality Concerns

by AQF Team on 5 May 2021 | 0 Comments

Importing promotional goods is a risky activity. Purchasers are often in contact with tens of different suppliers located in developing Asian countries. To make matters worse, they often select suppliers on the basis of price alone. This is a recipe for frequent quality problems.

Topics: Quality Control Checklist

Package Returns: Next Challenge for Retail Industry

by Polly Chen on 4 May 2021 | 0 Comments
In this week's roundup, learn about the package returns, the smart home device market, and why should we eliminate plastic waste.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics

Why The Sudden Increase in Promotional Product Sourcing?

by AQF Team on 30 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments

It is challenging to keep up with promotional product trends. One minute a product is in high demand, and the next, it is out of style. However, since the onset of COVID-19, sourcing for promotional products has continued to go up with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. The searches for promotional products were up to 47% over the last quarter averages of 2020. Sourcing for these products went up 149% year-over-year. But what is causing this sudden increase in promotional product sourcing? 

Topics: Commericial Goods, Branding and Marketing

6 Things Your Customers HATE About Your Cosmetics Packaging (And How To Fix Them)

by AQF Team on 28 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments

A product's packaging is a reflection of your brand's identity and is the customer's first impression of what you sell. This is why cosmetics brands need to have effective quality controls in place to ensure their packaging meets the standards of their customers. 

Topics: packaging quality control, cosmetics

Mobile Apps: Unexpected Keys to Open Ecommerce Businesses

by Polly Chen on 27 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments
In this week's roundup, learn about the mobile apps that are dominating the ecommerce market, retailers' move to recycle plastic material, and Gap Inc.'s customized supply chain.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Supply chain, Ecommerce

Guess Who's the Largest Garment Sellers in The U.S.? Amazon.

by Polly Chen on 6 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments
In this week's roundup, learn about how Amazon became the largest garment seller in the U.S., the future of the ecommerce market size, and India's aim to become a favorable manufacturing hub.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Ecommerce, garment importers

How to Make Your Custom Components And How to Ensure Their Quality

by Haizol Team on 31 Mar 2021 | 0 Comments
Custom components are made to your exact specifications and special requirements. The manufacturing processes can vary, but quality control of these components is vital. Let’s explore the various manufacturing options for these custom components and the most effective ways to ensure quality.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

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