If you’ve developed a product and want to get it into the hands of consumers, you need to learn how to manage product quality and compliance. You may have heard the terms ‘product inspection’ and ‘product testing’ thrown around and been unsure whether they were the...
AQL (Acceptance Quality Limit) is an important sampling method you’ll use when conducting product inspections at your factory. So if you’re making consumer goods and learning about AQL, you’ve probably seen the various inspection levels along the top of the AQL chart....
Product quality and compliance are vital concerns for companies manufacturing consumer products. While quality is generally about meeting customer expectations, compliance is about meeting regulatory requirements. If you want to manufacture competitive products,...
Imagine you’ve been working with a manufacturer in Vietnam to produce a line of laptop bags for the last two years, and the relationship has gone well. You have reasonable quality standards for your product, and you feel like the factory has met them. Then, one day,...
To succeed in the marketplace, consumer product companies must ensure that their products meet customer standards. As such, you may be thinking about measures you can take to achieve high product quality and get great reviews. If you want to do an excellent job of...
Many leading consumer goods companies today focus intently on product quality — and for good reasons. Selling high-quality products can significantly impact customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. It can also prevent customer returns and one-star reviews, which lead...
When you want to ensure the quality of your products, working with an inspection company in China can be a smart move. Many savvy buyers understand that conducting a quality inspection while goods are at the factory can help them catch issues early and avoid shipping...
Conducting a quality inspection before each shipment helps verify that your manufacturer is producing goods that meet your standards. It lowers the chance of having to put out an unexpected fire after the products arrive at your customer’s warehouse. However, if...
With more than 16,000 employees and over 30 million active customers, Wayfair is one of the largest online home goods retailers in the world. It’s no wonder so many suppliers are eager to get their products listed on the site. However, those new to Wayfair may have...
In a perfect world, quality inspections would always find flawless goods. But in real life, inspections sometimes fail. When your inspection comes back with reports of excessive defects and low-quality products, you may need to schedule a re-inspection after your...
