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...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Sep 12, 2024 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
Are you working with a manufacturer in China? Are you far away from the factory but thinking about sending someone to make sure the goods meet your quality standards? Many importers in this situation choose to conduct pre-shipment inspections. A Pre-Shipment...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Aug 29, 2024 | Quality Control
Do you have long production runs at an overseas factory that last weeks or months? Have you experienced issues that delayed the delivery of finished goods? Or are you working with a new product or factory and feeling nervous about hitting your production timeline? If...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Aug 21, 2024 | Sourcing, Supply Chain Management
Have you been working to diversify your supply chain recently? Your company may be one of the many organizations pursuing a China plus one strategy and assessing manufacturers in alternative countries. One country that’s been frequently in the spotlight is India—due...
by Billy Miner, Andy Church | Jul 11, 2024 | AQL, Product Inspections, Quality Control
AQL sampling is an industry-standard method for consumer product inspections. It determines how many units the inspector should check and how many defects are allowable. Once you’re face-to-face with an AQL chart or calculator, it’s time to decide on your...
