Ensuring the quality of your products is important. Take this story into account... Recently, a company that sells school supplies in the US had to recall all of their extra-large crayon sets. The reason? Laceration hazard. Let that sink in for a minute. You see, it...
When you’re an Amazon FBA seller, it’s important to get good quality products from your suppliers. Sell low-quality items and Amazon might cancel your listings or even remove your listing privileges altogether. Too many sub-5-star reviews might cause shoppers to skip...
When working with Chinese factories, it is important to perform quality inspections. Most often that means conducting pre-shipment inspections, but if you are producing large quantities, it can also make sense to perform During Process (or DUPRO) Inspections. The goal...
We all know that hiring a company to do pre-shipment inspections costs money. So, it’s natural to think that you can come out ahead by choosing a factory that always does good work and ships quality products. That way, you can avoid the cost of working with a...
If you’re serious about quality control, you probably have a third-party inspection company perform inspections at the factory before every shipment. Your inspector fills out an inspection form with the results of the inspection and you receive it in your inbox…
Working with a good sourcing agent can be advantageous for your company. They can help you locate quality factories and save you money. They can also play the middleman between you and your chosen factories. But should you rely on them for quality control? In most...
Quality control is important. When you’re working with manufacturers, there are an endless number of problems that can occur when you least expect them. That’s why you need to take the proper precautions to ensure everything goes smoothly. In our years of experience,...
Nobody goes into business to fail. But, sadly, so many businesses and brands do. If you want to be successful, you need a good product idea and marketing plan. And you need to develop a solid distribution network. But sometimes companies come up with great strategies...
Everyone wants consistent quality. But, It’s a sad fact. In China and other Asian countries, there is no shortage of factories that will lie directly to your face. They may exaggerate their capabilities when they first talk to you. Or they might intentionally make...
AQL doesn’t tell the whole story. A passed inspection doesn’t necessarily mean that ALL defects were accounted for. See the true quality of your suppliers. That’s where OQL comes in.
