Create Your Own Quality Manual or Hire a QC Professional to Help?

by John Niggl on 25 Apr 2018 | 0 Comments
These six factors will help you decide whether you're the best person to develop a quality manual for your product or whether it's worth hiring a QC professional to help instead!

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

Is Your Supplier’s Quality Manual Missing Your Product Requirements?

by Samantha Lim on 18 Apr 2018 | 0 Comments
Ever wondered what's included in your supplier's quality manual? Check out this article to compare two quality manuals, one from a factory and one from professional QC staff, and explore how to ensure your product requirements aren't overlooked.

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories, Quality Control Checklist

4 People to Consult When Creating a Quality Manual for Your Product

by Crystal Ge on 4 Apr 2018 | 1 Comment
Creating a quality manual for your product shouldn't be a 'me, myself and I' endeavor. An inaccurate or incomplete quality manual creates issues for everyone involved in a product, from your supplier to your customers.

Topics: Product Inspection, Quality Control Checklist

5 Garment Accessory Tests to Include in a Garment Inspection Checklist

by Vicky Yu on 28 Mar 2018 | 1 Comment
Garment accessory defects can often be easily caught during inspection and fixed at the factory before shipment. Why risk your customers finding these issues instead? Include these tests and checks in your garment inspection checklist!

Topics: Product Inspection, Textile Products, Quality Control Checklist

When to Adjust AQL to Better Reflect Quality Expectations

by George Huang on 21 Mar 2018 | 2 Comments
Quality expectations rarely remain unchanged for importers, or their customers. Your AQL standards should change along with your expectations. Find out here when adjusting your AQL can help make your inspection results better reflect your expectations.

Topics: Product Inspection, Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

4 Importing Tips to Keep Your Shipments on Schedule

by John Niggl on 14 Mar 2018 | 0 Comments
Keeping shipments on schedule is one of the greatest challenges importers face, but delays can be hard to avoid when you’re dealing with serious quality issues. Check out these tips to meet your deadlines!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories, Quality Control Checklist

3 Benefits of AQF Inspection Over Hiring Your Own Staff in China

by Sunny Wong on 28 Feb 2018 | 0 Comments
Are you prepared to take on the massive undertaking that is establishing a local office in China to hire full-time inspectors? Don't count out third-party inspection with InTouch as a viable option.

Topics: Product Inspection

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Importers and Supply Chain Professionals

by John Niggl on 17 Jan 2018 | 0 Comments
It's not too late to set New Year's resolutions for your supply chain and importing business. And we've done some of the work for you already with this list!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

How AQF Balances Your QC Inspection Needs with Your Budget

by Oliver Knack on 10 Jan 2018 | 0 Comments
You shouldn't have to pay exorbitant QC fees to get a clear pre-shipment report of your product quality. Here's a few ways InTouch can accommodate your budget!

Topics: Product Inspection

5 Critical Quality Defects That’ll Put You On Santa’s Naughty List

by Maegan Burkhart on 20 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments
Critical quality defects that jeopardize your customer’s safety will definitely put you on Santa's naughty list! Learn how to check for these defects in 5 common holiday products!

Topics: Product Inspection, Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging