5 Critical Quality Defects That’ll Put You On Santa’s Naughty List

by Maegan Burkhart on 20 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
Critical quality defects that jeopardize your customer’s safety will definitely put you on Santa's naughty list! Learn how to check for these defects in 5 common holiday products!

Topics: Product Inspection, Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

4 Essential Keys to Managing Chinese Supply Chains

by Matthew Milasius on 17 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing: how to adapt to Chinese business practices to become a successful importer, whether to 'play nice' with your factory & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories

Packaging Quality Control: What to Do Before Pre-Shipment Inspection

by Sunny Wong on 13 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
Before you shoot off an email to your supplier with your packaging requirements, make sure you know how to prepare for packaging inspection first!

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist, packaging quality control

4 méthodes de contrôle des marchandises avant l’expédition

by Habib Rkha on 12 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments

Le manque de stock est l’un des problèmes les plus courants affectant les chaines d’approvisionnement de la vente au détail. Lorsque des pénuries ont lieu, les produits ne peuvent pas être distribués aux différents revendeurs dans les volumes attendus. Le consommateur final pourrait être frustré et les coûts du produit augmenter. Comment pouvez-vous donc contrôler plus efficacement la quantité totale qui vous est expédiée ? Comment vos partenaires qualité en Asie peuvent-ils vous aider ?

4 methods to check finished goods quantity before shipment

by Habib Rkha on 12 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments

A shortage in quantity is one of the most frequent problems affecting retail supply chains. When shortfalls occur, the products cannot be distributed to the different resellers in the expected volumes. End consumers may be frustrated, and product costs can increase. How can you control the total quantity shipped to you more effectively? How can your quality partner in Asia assist you?

4 métodos para verificar la cantidad de productos terminados antes del embarque

by Habib Rkha on 12 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments

La escasez de cantidad es uno de los problemas más frecuentes que afectan a las cadenas de suministro minoristas. Cuando hay un déficit, los productos no se pueden distribuir a los diferentes revendedores en los volúmenes esperados. Los consumidores finales pueden sentirse frustrados y los costes del producto pueden aumentar. ¿Cómo puede controlar la cantidad total enviada de manera más efectiva? ¿Cómo puede ayudarle su socio de calidad en Asia?

Survive Chinese Supplier Negotiations with These Vital Considerations

by Matthew Milasius on 10 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn how not to get taken advantage of when negotiating with Chinese factories, the impact of environmental regulations on China's factories & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories, Packaging

4 Product QC Pitfalls That Will Cost You Customers

by Samantha Lim on 6 Dec 2017 | 1 Comment
What's most often to blame for product returns, product recalls and bad product reviews? Product quality issues. Don't fall prey to these 4 product QC mistakes!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

A Glance at Future Mass Customization Via Adidas’ Speedfactory

by Matthew Milasius on 3 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn how Adidas is using advanced manufacturing techniques for mass customization, opportunities for garment manufacturing in Indonesia & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Process Improvement

How AQF Prevents Corruption Issues from Hijacking Your Product QC

by George Huang on 29 Nov 2017 | 0 Comments
Is your inspector accepting a bribe? Some corruption issues in product QC are direct, while others are far subtler. But InTouch protects you from all of them.

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging