5 On-Site Product Tests for Garment Inspection

by Crystal Ge on 21 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
Incorporating product tests in your garment inspection benefits importers and suppliers alike. These simple on-site tests can help you make sure your clothing orders are up to your standards before they're shipped to your customers.

Topics: Product Inspection, Textile Products

Infographic: Big Data’s Effect on Manufacturing

by Matthew Milasius on 18 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, discover an infographic about big data in manufacturing and learn about subcontracting risks in China, manufacturing job losses, a CEO's take on the state of manufacturing and intellectual property vs. 3D printing!

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

4 Sewing Stitches Used in Manufacturing and Their Benefits

by Matthew Milasius on 14 Dec 2016 | 3 Comments
When you're manufacturing a garment, it's important to know which stitch is best for your product. You can make your garment inspection more effective by learning about the different sewing stitches and how to evaluate them.

Topics: Textile Products

The Human Obstacle to Robotic Automation

by Matthew Milasius on 11 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about human resistance to automation, smart operations vs. Six Sigma, how Trump might affect the supply chain sector, supplier quality management and an innovation in organic electronics!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

How to Comply with Legal Requirements for Clothing Labeling

by Vicky Yu on 7 Dec 2016 | 34 Comments
Your clothing isn’t considered finished after the last stitch is sewn. You need proper clothing labels in order to export your order to your customers or you run the risk of it being unsellable.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, Legal Requirements

The Intersection of Human Factors and Advanced Manufacturing

by Matthew Milasius on 4 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about human factors in the future of manufacturing, China's reaction to a Trump trade war, cameras for QC, a new certification for QC professionals and the benefits of holes in wearable electronics!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

How to Classify Defects for Garment Inspection

by Oliver Knack on 30 Nov 2016 | 1 Comment
How can you prevent quality defects in your clothing? Understanding the different types of garment defects and their classification is a simple way to help make your garment inspection more effective and accurate.

Topics: Product Inspection, Textile Products, Acceptable Quality Level (AQL), Quality Control Checklist

Dealing with Chinese Suppliers and Product Development Rights

by John Niggl on 27 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about product development in China, integrated CAD/CAM in manufacturing, raw material price changes, machine learning, and barcode scanning in supply chains!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories

Importer’s Guideline for Garment Inspection [eBook]

by John Niggl on 23 Nov 2016 | 1 Comment
Managing the product quality of your different clothing products can be daunting. But with our free eBook, you can learn about the garment inspection needed for all types of clothing.

Topics: Product Inspection, Textile Products, garment inspection

Filling America's Manufacturing Skills Gap

by John Niggl on 20 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
In this week's Best in Manufacturing, learn about the manufacturing skills gap, biofabrication, drones, servitization, and cloud computing in your supply chain!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging