Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

Clients and potential clients approach us regularly to say they don’t just want QC alone. Rather, they also want us to check the factory’s production processes, and ensure that each is done correctly. They want us to identify and address the root cause of any issues we uncover. This is where the difference between traditional quality control services, like product inspection, and the more production-focused service known as process auditing becomes apparent.

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.