by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Dec 18, 2025 | Supply Chain Management
In modern supply chains, yesterday’s compliant product can quietly become today’s liability. Most quality failures don’t come from one obvious mistake, but from small changes that stack up over time—material substitutions, skipped tests, or assumptions that nothing...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Nov 18, 2025 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
You’re thousands of miles away from your manufacturer in China, and your goods are in production. You can’t see what’s happening on the factory floor, but your supplier assures you everything is completely fine and the products you ordered will absolutely meet your...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Oct 9, 2025 | China, Supply Chain Management
The coming Chinese New Year will cost unprepared importers dearly. And it won’t be from expensive celebrations, but from completely avoidable supply chain disasters. Every year, a wave of importers learns this lesson the hard way: factories don’t just close for...
by Billy Miner | Aug 13, 2025 | Factory Audits, Regulatory Compliance
Can you prove where your raw materials are coming from? This question is no longer optional if you’re importing silicon or cotton-based products from China. It’s at the heart of compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), and getting it...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Jul 31, 2025 | AQL, Product Inspections, Quality Control
When you import goods from overseas, you need them to meet your specifications as accurately as possible. You also need them to meet all health and safety requirements and be acceptable to your customers. One way to help ensure product quality is to carry out...
