The Benefits of Conducting Regular Environmental Audits

by Lisa Roberts on 16 May 2023 | 0 Comments
Conducting regular environmental audits is not only beneficial for the eco-friendliness of your company but also for overall productivity.

Topics: Auditing Factories, supplier audit, environmental compliance audit

Key Quality Control Methods in Electronics Manufacturing

by James Garner on 4 May 2023 | 0 Comments
If you want to ensure that your product is as good as it can be, here are a few key quality control methods in electronics manufacturing.

Topics: Consumer Electronics

4 Ways To Maintain Product Quality During Electronics Manufacturing

by AQF Team on 27 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

Recalls resulting from product safety problems with consumer electronics cause severe damage to brand reputation and profits. It is crucial for brands and importers to ensure products are safe and working properly before they reach consumers. 

Topics: Consumer Electronics

How to Avoid Counterfeit Parts When Sourcing Electronic Components

by AQF Team on 18 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

Counterfeiting is a growing problem for electronics brands. Some studies have shown that the industry of counterfeit goods is worth up to $3 trillion, with electronics components making up a large share of that market.

Topics: Consumer Electronics

Raising the Product Quality Bar for Outdoor Products

by AQF Team on 11 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

The market for high-quality outdoor gear is strong. The industry has grown steadily since 2018 and is expected to grow another 2.1% in 2023 alone. But with opportunity comes competition; brands that want to win need to understand their customers better than anybody else.

Topics: Product Inspection

How Outdoor Brands Are Navigating Product Quality and Overcoming Challenges

by AQF Team on 4 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

Getting outdoors is about leaving your comfort zone and pushing yourself. And for brands and retailers, this analogy describes the current business environment.

How to Increase Productivity with Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

by Virginia J. Becker on 7 Mar 2023 | 0 Comments

Pet Products Quality Control: Why Brands Need It

by AQF Team on 17 Feb 2023 | 0 Comments

Surveys show that over half the global population - and over 70% of U.S. households - have a pet at home. In 2021 alone, American consumers spent over $124 billion on pet products.

Topics: toy testing

Manufacturing Safety Guidelines: Why Are They So Important?

by AQF Team on 31 Jan 2023 | 0 Comments

Brand reputation is crucial in the retail industry. But one simple mistake, one simple workplace accident can cause damage that may take years to repair. 

Topics: Auditing Factories, supplier audit

How Your Product Packaging Is Affecting Your Sales

by AQF Team on 24 Jan 2023 | 0 Comments

Excellent products satisfy customers and bring in sales, but thoughtful product packaging can help you stand out from the crowd. 

Topics: packaging inspection, packaging quality control

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging