Record Heatwave Hitting Chinese Manufacturing

by Polly Chen on 6 Sep 2022 | 0 Comments
In this week’s roundup, learn about the record heatwave in China, rising holiday fees for 3P sellers on Amazon, and Sprite's new clear bottle.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, Ecommerce, Sustainability

Quality Control for Sports Balls: How It's Done

by AQF Team on 30 Aug 2022 | 0 Comments

Athletes know how important quality sports equipment is. A good ball can make all the difference, which is why many players choose established brands with sound reputations.

Topics: Sporting Goods

How to Boost Manufacturing Productivity for Efficient Product Processing

by Jenna Bunnell on 16 Aug 2022 | 0 Comments
Read this article to learn how to boost your manufacturing process for efficient processing

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

A Guide To Importing Sanitary Wares

by AQF Team on 11 Aug 2022 | 0 Comments

If you’re a distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of sanitary wares, importing your products from overseas can give you access to an extensive range of products, including toilets, washbasins, pedestals, bidets, urinals, sinks, bath tubs, bathroom cabinets, and many more. 

Topics: Sourcing

Raw Material Shortage Troubles the Growing Vietnam Manufacturing

by Polly Chen on 9 Aug 2022 | 0 Comments
In this week’s roundup, learn about the raw material shortage in Vietnam, Prime Day 2022 sales, and Shein’s sustainability challenges.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Ecommerce, Sustainability

How to Control the Quality of LED Lighting Products

by Lisa Roberts on 14 Jun 2022 | 0 Comments
For the safety, functionality, and reliability reasons, tests that control the quality of LED lighting products don't have an alternative—find out how!

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

China’s COVID Lockdown: Some Factories Relocating, but Brands Need to Stick to Quality Control

by Polly Chen on 31 May 2022 | 0 Comments
Some Chinese factories are relocating due to the strict lockdown policy here. Where are the factories going to and how can brands focus on quality control during the unrest situation? Let our post help you.

Topics: Quality Control News, Supply chain

How to Avoid These Five Common LED Light Manufacturing Defects

by AQF Team on 27 May 2022 | 0 Comments

When importing LED lights from countries overseas, it is impossible to check every order by yourself. Manufacturers will sometimes take advantage of this and slip lower quality materials or craftsmanship into your order to increase their margins. This can cause defects to occur that will harm your brand reputation or worse - lead to product recalls

Topics: lighting products

Avoid Recalls With These 7 Cookware Safety Tests

by AQF Team on 5 May 2022 | 0 Comments

Due to their close contact with food, cookware products carry higher risks for safety issues than many other consumer products. Product recalls can occur if it is deemed that the object poses a potential safety hazard to users. 

Topics: Cookware and Kitchenware

4 Challenges Faced by Footwear Brands and How To Solve Them

by AQF Team on 13 Apr 2022 | 0 Comments

The footwear industry is complex. With almost 90% of all footwear products being manufactured in Asia, brands all over the world are bound to face challenges when importing their products from overseas. 

Topics: Footwear

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging