[Video] The True Culprit Behind Lost Manufacturing Jobs

by Matthew Milasius on 5 Nov 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, check out a video that explains why only 1/10 of manufacturing jobs have been lost to offshoring, what's to blame for the rest and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Globalization

3 Reasons Your Product Won’t Reach Customers in the Right Condition

by Crystal Ge on 1 Nov 2017 | 0 Comments
Packaging issues can lead to any number of problems that could mean game over for your business if you don't pay enough attention to packaging quality control.

Topics: Product Inspection, Packaging

Chinese Counterfeiters: Chased and Hunted by Secret Agents

by Matthew Milasius on 29 Oct 2017 | 0 Comments
Is the counterfeit industry in China almost a necessary evil, or at least semi-necessary? Learn about this topic and more in this week's Best in Manufacturing!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

5 Packaging Quality Control Checks No Importer Can Afford to Skip

by Samantha Lim on 25 Oct 2017 | 3 Comments
Your customer might rip off all your packaging materials when they receive your product. But that doesn't mean you should neglect packaging quality control!

Topics: Product Inspection, Packaging, Quality Control Checklist

What’s in Your Jeans? Maybe Plastic from the Ocean

by Matthew Milasius on 22 Oct 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn how the fashion industry is taking on waste collection, the risks of combined product sampling for inspection & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Acceptable Quality Level (AQL), Globalization

Why “Quality Fade” is Killing Your Products and What to Do About It

by George Huang on 18 Oct 2017 | 4 Comments
Are you experiencing a gradual decline in product quality over time? You might have gotten too complacent with your factory. Here's what to do about "quality fade"!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

Improve Your Margins with These Tips for Better Manufacturing Cost Control

by Matthew Milasius on 15 Oct 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about keeping product costs low with cost management strategies, environmental compliance inspections in China & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT)

Pruebas de producto: 5 grandes diferencias entre las pruebas de laboratorio y las pruebas durante la inspección

by Elena Alvarez on 13 Oct 2017 | 0 Comments

es-pruebas-producto-laboratorio-inspeccionHay cierta confusión entre las Pruebas de Producto realizadas en un laboratorio y las pruebas llevadas a cabo durante una inspección. Aunque ambas tienen el objetivo común de garantizar la conformidad de las mercancías, abordan esta tarea desde perspectivas distintas y requieren conocimientos diferentes.

Violating These Packaging Regulations Could Make Your Goods Unsellable

by Vicky Yu on 11 Oct 2017 | 9 Comments
Failure to meet packaging regulations can really hurt your ability to successfully import and distribute your products. Discover what these requirements are and how to avoid problems by ensuring your products comply with them.

Topics: Product Inspection, Packaging

Lego-like Integrated Circuits: A New Opportunity for Manufacturers?

by Matthew Milasius on 1 Oct 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about a simple way to assemble circuits with 'Lego-electronics', managing product ownership with factories and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories, 3D Printing

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging