Which Product Inspection Method is Best for You? [eBook]

by John Niggl on 21 Oct 2016 | 2 Comments
Managing product quality at a supplier's factory thousands of miles away can be a daunting task. And product inspection of the goods before they ship is the best way to avoid receiving an order that doesn't fit the bill. But how should you approach product inspection? Find out about the four ways most importers handle inspection with this free eBook.

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

What Information to Send Your Product Inspection Company

by George Huang on 9 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments
To complete a puzzle, you need all the pieces. Similarly, there are several key pieces of information your product inspection company will need to effectively check the quality and status of your order before it ships.

Topics: Product Inspection

5 Defects for Bluetooth Speakers

by Matthew Milasius on 1 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments
Have your wireless speakers cut out in the middle of a song? Or during an important call? You can avoid ruining jam sessions and conversations by testing for these defects for Bluetooth speakers.

Topics: Product Inspection

3 Reasons to Conduct Production Monitoring

by Chao Wang on 26 Aug 2016 | 2 Comments
No matter how organized your factory is, problems can occur at any point in manufacturing. Production monitoring gives you insight on the entire manufacturing process, points out any defects in all of the stages, and prevents shipping delays.

Topics: Product Inspection

4 Challenges of QC for Complicated Products

by Stacy Bruce on 1 Jul 2016 | 0 Comments
With a little knowledge of challenges to QC for complicated products, you can you can maintain adequate QC oversight without delays.

Topics: Product Inspection, quality control in china

5 Common Defects in Metal Cutlery

by Crystal Ge on 22 Jun 2016 | 0 Comments

Cutlery—sometimes called silverware—rarely receives much attention these days. What was once considered a luxury item, cutlery is often overlooked because of how common it is today in everyday life. Indeed, the use of cutlery dates back to ancient times. As an example, forks for dining first appeared in noble courts of the Middle East and Byzantine Empire in the 7th century.

Topics: Product Inspection

5 Reasons for High Product Inspection Costs

by George Huang on 1 Jun 2016 | 0 Comments
There’s no reason why you can’t avoid high product inspection costs and still get the quality assurance you need before shipping. Knowing these five common reasons for high costs will help make sure your products get inspected like they should while keeping to a reasonable budget.

Topics: Product Inspection, pre shipment inspection

5 Common Tablet PC Defects and How to Address Them

by Oliver Knack on 31 May 2016 | 0 Comments
All of these tablet PC defects are preventable with proper due diligence and testing during and after production. As with other consumer electronics and appliances, tablet PCs have the potential to pose a hazard to end users, such as overheating. So it’s especially important that the product is inspected before it leaves the factory.

Topics: Product Inspection

6 Common Quality Defects in Shoes and How to Address Them

by Oliver Knack on 10 May 2016 | 6 Comments
With awareness of these quality defects in shoes, you can avoid footwear that doesn't meet your standards. Remaining vigilant against these defects can also protect you, your loved ones, and your customers from any accidents that might result from shoes falling apart unexpectedly.

Topics: Footwear, Product Inspection

4 Steps to Success with Third-Party Inspection

by Chao Wang on 29 Jan 2016 | 1 Comment
Have you struggled with product quality but been reluctant to invest in pre-shipment inspection? Have you been inspecting orders before shipping but not been getting the results you wanted? Third-party inspection is not a “cure-all” solution or a “silver bullet” as some importers might be mistakenly led to believe. But if used correctly, it can be a powerful tool for shedding light on the status and quality of the goods you’re importing abroad.

Topics: Product Inspection, third party inspection

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging