by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Apr 15, 2025 | Current Events
Over the past several years, reshoring has become a hot topic among U.S. manufacturers and brands. With rising tariffs, increased geopolitical uncertainty, and a desire to bring production closer to home, many companies are evaluating whether it’s possible to...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Apr 3, 2025 | Packaging, Product Inspections, Quality Control
When manufacturing products overseas, it is vital to take all possible steps to ensure product quality. More than that, you must ensure that your products survive the journey from the factory to the port and then across the ocean to you. Have you ever seen videos of...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Mar 12, 2025 | AQL, Product Inspections, Quality Control
Are you planning to conduct inspections using the AQL sampling method? You may be aware that three types of defects — minor, major, and critical — play a role. To conduct an effective inspection, you must understand these three defect types and develop a thorough...
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...
