Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

Peak season is crucial for ecommerce sellers. Learn how to forecast sales, manage inventory, communicate with suppliers, and ensure quality control for a successful and profitable peak season.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, Ecommerce

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

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

Many sellers on Amazon would choose Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to support their businesses but complying with FBA standards is not easy. At AQF, we present you our FBA Inspection service to ensure your products meet both quality standards, as well as FBA requirements.

Topics: Manufacturing Tips & Advice, Ecommerce

In this week’s roundup, learn about the lasting semiconductor shortage, Shopify and JD.’s partnership, and Chinese sellers on Amazon.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Supply chain, Ecommerce

In this week's roundup, learn about the ecommerce sales in the last holiday season, recalls due to benzene contamination, and why is Vietnam a global manufacturing hub.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Ecommerce

Sourcing products from China to sell on Amazon is one of the most common and profitable business models for ecommerce sellers. With Chinese manufacturers being more cost-efficient than those in the U.S or EU, this option is a no-brainer for overseas importers.

Topics: Ecommerce, supplier audit, asia sourcing

In this week's roundup, learn more about the ecommerce sales in this holiday season, the lasting effects of factory shutdowns in Vietnam, and plastic recycling methods.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Supply chain, Ecommerce

Not so long ago, only large corporations could afford to compete in the international marketplace. Now with the advent of Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), even a small, fledgling company has a shot at successfully negotiating international sales. 

Topics: Ecommerce, third party inspection

Ecommerce is the fastest growing sector of the consumer goods market. Whether you are an up-and-coming ecommerce brand, or an established brick-and-mortar retailer facing pressure to adapt, you’ll need to understand the unique expectations of the ecommerce space in terms of product packaging.

Topics: Ecommerce, packaging inspection