Why You Can’t Assume Chinese Suppliers Always Understand Requirements

by Samantha Lim on 1 Mar 2017 | 1 Comment
Chinese factories can be hesitant to address misunderstandings, so make sure your supplier understands your requirements before errors arise in QC inspection!

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

Why QC Inspectors Rarely Work with Chinese Factory Staff to Fix Issues

by Crystal Ge on 22 Feb 2017 | 0 Comments
Contrary to popular belief, QC inspectors and Chinese factories don't directly work together to solve quality issues. But learn in this blog how QC inspection can still help you improve quality!

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

Why Product Inspection Companies Can't Compel Your Chinese Suppliers

by George Huang on 15 Feb 2017 | 2 Comments
Chinese suppliers don't allow product inspection companies full access to factory operations. Learn the limits to QC inspection in China to better understand your responsibilities as an importer and improve your supplier relationship!

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

5 Misconceptions of QC inspection in China [eBook]

by John Niggl on 8 Feb 2017 | 0 Comments
We know it's hard to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to sourcing in China. That's why we've created this eBook, complete with real-world examples from actual importers, to dispel common misconceptions of quality control inspection in China and steer you in the right direction!

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

Dealing with Chinese Suppliers and Product Development Rights

by John Niggl on 27 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about product development in China, integrated CAD/CAM in manufacturing, raw material price changes, machine learning, and barcode scanning in supply chains!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories

Why Most Importers Don’t Rely on Factory QC Staff for Inspection

by George Huang on 18 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
In a select few cases, importers can rely on factory QC staff for product inspection. Most of the time, however, most importers prefer other alternatives, like third-party quality control, because they don't want to face the risks posed by solely relying on factory QC staff.

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

Why Most Importers Don’t Conduct Product Inspection Themselves

by Chao Wang on 2 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
Some importers feel that to gurantee product quality, they need to go personally or send someone from their company. But this method of product inspection quickly becomes expensive. Aside from cost, there's many other reasons that most importers choose to rely on someone else for product inspection.

Topics: Product Inspection, Working with Factories

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

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