Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

Usually visits at subcontractors' sites are denied by suppliers. There are many reasons behind that. But this situation should be avoided as much as possible or the buyer should take into account the possibility of risks and the direct consequences that may result. What are the reasons why goods should be inspected at the subcontractor's site?

La calidad de productos cerámicos se evalúa difícilmente porque casi siempre habrán defectos. La principal razón detrás de eso es que se trata de un material natural y debido a su naturaleza delicada, su producción implica actos manuales. Sin embargo, es imperativo explicar claramente, al proveedor, el tipo de calidad requerida para sus productos cerámicos. Con esta intención, el comprador debe tomar en consideración dos puntos: la conformidad del material con los estándares y los requerimientos y estándares cosméticos.

The quality of ceramic products is difficult to gauge because there will almost certainly be defects. The main reason behind this is that it is a natural material and due to the delicate nature of it, all of the production involves handcrafting. However, it is imperative to clearly explain, to the supplier, the kind of ceramic products quality required. To do so, the buyer should take into account two points: the material's conformity to standards and both its requirements and standards of cosmetics.

The overall appearance of a product is an important criteria in the purchasing decision. For hardline, electronics or electrical products, one of the most common defects identified during inspection are scratches. Some are obvious and others more discreet; therefore, during an inspection, the QC will classify each one of them, making the difference between major and minor scratch marks. When can scratch marks appear? How do we go about classifying this defect?