by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Dec 26, 2024 | Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Video
Quality Management in 2025: Here Are 5 Essential Insights As we enter 2025, it promises to be a pivotal year, with changes like potential new tariffs and ongoing global supply chain shifts shaping the landscape. These developments have significant implications for...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Nov 12, 2024 | AQL, Product Inspections, Quality Control
AQL (Acceptance Quality Limit) is an important sampling method that you’ll use when conducting product inspections at your factory. So if you’re manufacturing consumer products and have been learning about AQL, you’ve probably looked at the various inspection levels...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Oct 30, 2024 | Supply Chain Management, Video
De Minimis Exemption: Big Changes Coming for Small US Importers If your business relies on small shipments into the U.S. under $800, you’re probably familiar with the de minimis exemption. In September, the Biden-Harris Administration released a statement from...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Oct 15, 2024 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
Are you manufacturing consumer products at a factory abroad? Ensuring they’re well-made is essential to your success. A product that breaks easily or doesn’t meet customer expectations can lead to returns, negative reviews, and a damaged brand reputation. Quality...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Sep 25, 2024 | China, Supply Chain Management
Every time Chinese New Year (CNY) comes around, a new crop of importers gets thrown for a loop. Rookie buyers often fail to anticipate the holiday’s impact on their production timelines, shipping timelines, and quality control. As many seasoned importers know, it’s...
