Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

This week on best in manufacturing, how India might become the top electronics manufacturing destination, questions to ask potential contract manufacturers, how to avoid the U.S. tariffs, and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

This week on Best in Manufacturing, a global ranking of manufacturing countries, how the craze for customizable products could be changing the manufacturing industry, how to prevent counterfeit goods in China, and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

No importer wants to have to face defective products. But that’s no excuse for mishandling substandard goods at the expense of your brand’s reputation. Let’s take a look at the top five mistakes importers make when handling defective products to help you avoid them.

Topics: Product Destruction

This week on Best in Manufacturing, how retailers are responding to rising commodity prices, how the U.S.-China tariffs could be bad for the EU and how low unemployment in the U.S. is leaving manufacturers with a labor shortage!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

A business expansion should never be an excuse for quality issues. InTouch can provide the customized support your business needs through every step of your expansion, from vetting new suppliers to evaluating quality metrics.

Topics: Product Inspection

This week on Best in Manufacturing, tips for avoiding bad overseas manufacturers, how the development of Latin American e-commerce could influence the warehouse industry, prototyping in China, and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

Never assume your supplier will automatically take the steps to protect your products with the appropriate packaging. Ensure your packaging meets your quality standards and protects your products by conducting a package drop test.

Topics: Product Inspection, Packaging

Don't know the difference between product testing and product inspection? Let's explore the difference between these two quality management options available to you and see how they might fit into your quality control plan.

Topics: Product Inspection, QC Processes and Terminology