5 Ways Quality Control Inspectors Use QC Checklists [video]

by John Niggl on 21 Jun 2017 | 2 Comments
This 3-minute video guides you through how QC inspectors use a QC checklist to check products and explains how clarifying requirements can help you avoid quality issues!

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

Advice for Selecting an Appropriate Manufacturing Partner

by Matthew Milasius on 18 Jun 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, get advice on selecting a manufacturing partner, learn about business opportunities in the Philippines, a joint Hong Kong and Shenzhen tech park, printable electronics & the difficulties of manufacturing bikes in the U.S.!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Working with Factories

How Quality Control Inspection Helps Importers Detect Product Defects

by Oliver Knack on 14 Jun 2017 | 3 Comments
Discover the value of quality control inspection when conducted at various times in production! And find out when it’s best for you to identify product defects!

Topics: Product Inspection

Ethical and Sustainable Manufacturing in China

by Matthew Milasius on 11 Jun 2017 | 4 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about one brand's ethical focus in China, Shanghai's renewed focus on manufacturing, what Trump's Paris Accords decision means for manufacturing, circular supply chains & Chinese factories opening in the U.S.!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

How Importers Minimize Product Defects by Establishing a Golden Sample

by Crystal Ge on 7 Jun 2017 | 2 Comments
Requesting a golden sample from your supplier helps you verify product requirements up front and minimize product defects from arising in mass production.

Topics: Product Inspection

Lessons from the Colossal Tianjin Explosions Two Years Later

by Matthew Milasius on 4 Jun 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, look back on the Tianjin explosions of 2015, learn about reshoring troubles in the U.S., comparing India and Vietnam, worker abuse in Ivanka Trump's supply chain & business potential in China's Guangxi province!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

Prevent Quality Defects in Your Products by Clarifying Requirements

by George Huang on 31 May 2017 | 0 Comments
For importers manufacturing in Asia, clarifying product requirements with your factory is one of the best methods for managing product quality & preventing quality defects.

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative: A Hand Up or a Hand Out?

by Matthew Milasius on 28 May 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about Southeast Asia's approach to China's One Belt One Road initiative, building Chinese brands, Japanese approaches for automation, design uses for 3D printing and VR and Industry 4.0 in the ASEAN countries!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

4 Ways to Address Product Defects Found During QC Inspection

by Vicky Yu on 24 May 2017 | 2 Comments
Product defects are an unavoidable part of mass production. So make sure you learn the best ways to address unacceptable quality defects with your supplier in this blog article!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories, Quality Control Checklist

Chinese Manufacturers' Quest for the Next Big Product

by Matthew Milasius on 21 May 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about Chinese factories working with entrepreneurs to produce new products, the fashion industry's environmental impact, the uses of AR in manufacturing, South Asian port competitiveness and Chinese competition in aviation!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging