6 Non-Traditional Indicators of a Good Factory

by John Niggl on 6 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

Have you ever placed a large order with a factory for a product you’ve toiled over for months or years, only to receive a shipment late, substandard, completely different or all of the above?

Topics: Sourcing

Avoid a Product Recall in 5 Easy Steps

by John Niggl on 6 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

If you suddenly needed to announce a massive recall of your core product, what would be the effect on your company's reputation?

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

Muestreo por tipo de defecto crítico, mayor y menor según la tabla AQL

by AQF Operations team on 3 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

La tabla AQL es bastante compleja especialmente cuando se define el muestreo para la inspección de calidad. Todos conocemos lo básico: identificar el muestreo según la cantidad total del pedido, sin embargo ¿estamos todos conscientes que el tamaño del muestreo por tipo de defecto crítico, mayor y menor puede ser diferente?

Different AQL sampling size for critical, major and minor defects

by AQF Operations team on 3 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

Behind its simple aspect, the AQL table is complex, especially when we need to define the AQL sampling size for product inspection. We all know the basics: identify the sampling size based on the total order quantity however do you know you can adjust AQL sampling plan for critical, major and minor defects?

5 Easy Steps to Prevent Corruption Amongst QC staff

by John Niggl on 30 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

Have you ever thought about corruption and the role it can play in businesses that operate globally?

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice

Tire Inspection - QC China

by AQF Team on 24 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

Tires are manufactured on a regular basis due to the fact that the average lifespan of automotive tires, whether it is an automobile, truck, bus, motorcycle etc… can range from 22,000 miles to more than 60,000 miles depending on product quality and driving behavior. Regardless of the type of vehicle, almost all tires are made with the same raw materials and components.

Topics: Auto Products

RV Inspection Protocols - China

by AQF Team on 24 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

Recreational Vehicles (RV) is one of the most popular alternatives for long distance travels as opposed to moving from one hotel to another. Depending with the type of RV you will be using, there are several things you must know when checking for this type of vehicle.

Topics: Auto Products

Standards for Manufacturing Auto Parts in China

by AQF Team on 24 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments
If you're importing auto parts from China, you'll probably want to hold the supplier to certain standards. Many importers do this through routine quality control inspections, often conducted by a third-party QC company. But how do you know if your QC company is qualified to inspect auto parts?

Topics: Auto Products

Automotive Accessories Inspection and Quality Control Standards

by AQF Team on 24 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments
Automotive accessories of different brand names and designs are available in the market aiming to satisfy every motorist’s need to be different. Automotive accessory distributors turn to China for high quality and inexpensive products...

Topics: Auto Products

Aftermarket Auto Product Inspection, Automotive Quality Control, & QC Standards

by AQF Team on 24 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

Discover everything about automotive quality control, aftermarket auto product inspections, and QC standards:

 

Topics: Auto Products

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging