by Insight Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Factory Audits
All roads still lead to China. For importers trying to diversify, that’s the frustrating truth. The past few years have felt like a never-ending storm. Tariffs, COVID shutdowns, shipping chaos, and now another round of trade-war tensions in 2025 have threatened supply...
by Insight Team | Sep 18, 2025 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
After years of consistent quality from a trusted supplier, many companies face the same dilemma: Is inspecting every single shipment still worth the cost? While quality inspections are essential for catching defects before they reach customers, they can also represent...
by Insight Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Video
Are You Ready for the End of the Tariff Pause? (Supply Chain Signals) Welcome to the latest Supply Chain Signals video, where we discuss the latest news affecting consumer-product importers and the issues that impact product quality and compliance. Today, we cover...
by Insight Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Current Events, Video
Tariff Whiplash: How is it Affecting Your Quality Control? Caught in Tariff Whiplash? In this conversation, we unpack the rollercoaster that is the U.S.-China trade relationship—and how it’s turning supply chains upside down. As tariffs spike, pause, and shift again,...
by Insight Team | Feb 11, 2025 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
Your products need to meet quality standards, legal requirements, and customer expectations. However, when you import products from overseas, verifying that your manufacturer consistently meets these requirements becomes difficult. If you don’t have an on-site...
