Factory Audit Checklists: How to Screen New Suppliers (Free Download)
For consumer goods importers, screening a new supplier takes a significant amount of time and energy. Whether you’re deciding to move away from a current supplier or you’re choosing a supplier for the first time, it is important not to rush the process. A hasty...
What Should Importers Know After the Recent Trump-Xi Meeting?
On the sidelines of the recent G20 summit in Osaka, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss the ongoing US-China trade war. To date, the U.S. has slapped $250 billion worth of tariffs on goods imported from China, while China has...
5 Types of Factory Audits That Will Help You Assess Suppliers
Managing the supply chain for a retail brand can be challenging. You need to properly vet potential suppliers and ensure that current suppliers have the systems in place to continue producing quality products. You also need to be sure that your products are free of...
5 Types of Quality Inspections All Importers Should Know
For many importers sourcing products in low-cost countries, third-party inspections are an important part of their quality control efforts. Inspections allow you to get an eye on what’s happening at the factory when you can’t be there in person. They are also...
CPSC RECALLS
- SSR Motorsports Recalls Off‐Highway Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) August 15, 2019
- SunSetter Recalls Vinyl Covers for Motorized Awnings Due to Impact and Fall Hazards; One Death Reported (Recall Alert) August 13, 2019
- Seattle Manufacturing Corporation Recalls Ice Axes Due to Serious Injury and Fall Hazards August 7, 2019
- BRP Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) August 6, 2019
- Super Jumper Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards August 1, 2019