Decade-lasting Batteries Powering Operations for Years to Come

by Matthew Milasius on 12 Feb 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about decade-lasting batteries, addressing risk in your supply chain, stats on the U.S.-China trade deficit, how to protect your product from Chinese counterfeiting, and automated assembly!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

5 Misconceptions of QC inspection in China [eBook]

by John Niggl on 8 Feb 2017 | 0 Comments
We know it's hard to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to sourcing in China. That's why we've created this eBook, complete with real-world examples from actual importers, to dispel common misconceptions of quality control inspection in China and steer you in the right direction!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

Could Mexico be Caught Up in a Sino-American Trade War?

by John Niggl on 5 Feb 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about Mexico's potential role in a US-China trade war, delivery droids, risks to manufacturing in China, the flight of foreign firms from China and efficiency gains with AR tech!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Globalization

Blockchain in Global Supply Chains

by Matthew Milasius on 29 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about blockchain in supply chains, reasons for IIoT project failure, a U.S.-China trade war, automating Chinese manufacturing and Shenzhen as a global innovation center!

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

How to Address On-Site Product Testing in a QC Checklist

by George Huang on 25 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
Learn how clearly specifying on-site product testing requirements in your QC checklist can help you prevent quality defects and ensure product safety in this blog!

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

The Tax Attack on Chinese Manufacturing

by Matthew Milasius on 22 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about the tax attack on Chinese manufacturing, useful metrics for measuring productivity, lessons on monitoring quality from the food industry, and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Process Improvement

Why Importers Need a Quality Control Checklist

by Vicky Yu on 18 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
Improve your relationship with your supplier and prevent careless errors by learning how to effectively use a quality control checklist.

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

Infrastructure at the Forefront of Improving Asian Supply Chains

by Matthew Milasius on 15 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about infrastructure improving Asia's supply chain, tips for cheaper injection-molded parts, reducing rework through lasers and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Globalization, 3D Printing

3 Mistakes Importers Make with Quality Control Checklists

by Oliver Knack on 11 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
Quality defects, failure to conduct product tests and inaccurate reporting are just some of the problems you might face when you don't use quality control checklists.

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

The Revival of the Silk Road

by Matthew Milasius on 8 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about China’s Silk Road initiative, Japan's smartphone comeback, Yamazumi charts, manufacturing trends for 2017 and additive manufacturing for stretchable electronics!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Process Improvement

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging