Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

Communicating with potential suppliers on the floor of trade shows in China is often complicated at best. Here are some trade show tips for success!

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, Sourcing, Working with Factories

This week in Best in Manufacturing, learn why one author thinks 45 percent of sourcing agents are corrupt, what 'river chiefs' are for Chinese factories & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Globalization

Want your product to be one of the 608 million packages Amazon ships per year? Packaging inspection can help you ensure you comply with Amazon FBA packaging requirements before shipment!

Topics: Product Inspection, Packaging

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about how researchers are 3D printing furniture in vats of gel, how Asia could lose its manufacturing edge & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Furniture, 3D Printing

It takes consumers just 7 seconds to form a first opinion about your product. Don't lose your chance due to bad packaging. Look out for these 3 packaging defects!

Topics: Product Inspection, Packaging

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn why many manufacturers think digital transformation is critical to success, about China's dominance of India's smartphone market & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IoT)

Is QC inspection really necessary? Yes, but don't just take our word for it! Here are 3 undisputed benefits of inspection for importers.

Topics: Product Inspection

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about supply chain risks that make even experienced importers nauseous, questions to ask before signing a manufacturing agreement & more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Process Improvement

Skipping packaging inspection can lead to angry customers, customs delays or issues with distributors. Learn how to thoroughly check your packaging with this eBook!

Topics: Product Inspection, packaging inspection

This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn how to ensure your IoT devices don’t get exploited, what 'poka yoke' is and how it can improve your factories & more!

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