Don't Let These 3 Factors Delay Product Inspection

by Megan Young on 27 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments
Booking a product inspection at one of your suppliers, particularly in China and other East Asian countries, is rarely so easy. And assuming that inspection will be booked smoothly the moment your 3rd-party QC company and supplier have been introduced is one of the most common mistakes made by buyers. In this article you’ll learn about three factors that affect scheduling a product inspection and ways you can minimize their influence.

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5 Steps to Buy Tickets in China

by Crystal Ge on 21 Apr 2015 | 4 Comments
Have you ever traveled to China? When most newcomers plan their first trip to the Middle Kingdom the challenges they’re typically met with first are booking international flights and arranging for a visa. But maybe you have no idea of where and how to buy train and flight tickets for the traveling within China. Here, I’ll walk you through the process of booking tickets for domestic travel using two highly recommended and popular ticketing websites – Ctrip and eLong.

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Calidad de productos cerámicos: grado A, B, C

by AQF Operations team on 21 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments

es-calidad-de-productos-ceramicos-grado-a-b-cLa 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.

Quality of ceramic products: grade A, B, C

by AQF Operations team on 21 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments

es-calidad-de-productos-ceramicos-grado-a-b-cThe 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.

8 Steps - A Day in the Life of a QC Product Inspector

by Crystal Ge on 15 Apr 2015 | 2 Comments
Have you ever wondered how the person assigned to inspect your product spends his workday? Or maybe you’re curious about what they do before and after they perform a product inspection? Let’s take a step-by-step tour with one of InTouch’s own inspectors to find out what’s going on behind the scenes. You may be surprised at what’s involved.

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Difference between major and minor scratch marks

by AQF Operations team on 14 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments

difference-between-major-and-minor-scratch-marksThe 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?

4 Core Functions of a Product Inspection Company

by John Niggl on 13 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments
Should I hire a 3rd-party to inspect my products? This is a common question among buyers. And it helps to understand the basic functions of a product inspection company in order to answer this question. In this article, I’ll give you a rundown of the main functions – and a couple limitations – of a 3rd-party inspection company.

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6 Steps to Maintain Quality Chinese Manufacturers

by John Niggl on 9 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments
What are the best ways for a Western company to monitor quality at a contract Chinese manufacturer? What groundwork should you lay before working with a Chinese supplier? You'll learn the answers to these questions and more in this bulletin article.

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Importancia del manual de instrucción para la inspección

by AQF Quality team on 9 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments

es-importancia-del-manual-de-instruccion-para-la-inspeccionEl manual de instrucción es de los componentes más importantes que se le da al consumidor final. Su función principal es asegurar el uso correcto del producto y una maqueta clara debe de ser transmitida tanto al proveedor junto con la orden de compra como a la compañía de inspección. Sin embargo el manual de instrucción es fundamental pero insuficiente durante las inspecciones. ¿Por qué? ¿Qué más se necesita?

The importance of instruction manuals for inspections

by AQF Quality team on 9 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments

importance-of-instruction-manuals-for-inspectionsThe instruction manual is one of the most important details provided to the customer. Its sole purpose is to ensure the proper use of the product sold. A clear artwork should be provided to the supplier at the time of the purchase order. Additionnaly, that same artwork should be sent to the third party inspection company. The instruction manuals for inspections are compulsory but are not enough. Why? What else is needed?

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging