If you’re manufacturing a product and thinking about how to manage product quality effectively, you may have come across the term 'golden sample.' A Golden Sample, also called an approval sample, is a sample your manufacturer sends to you before mass production. It...
Are you planning to conduct inspections using the AQL sampling method? You may be aware that three types of defects — minor, major, and critical — play a role. To conduct an effective inspection, you must understand these three defect types and develop a thorough...
Are you concerned your manufacturer may not always produce apparel that meets your standards? Do you want to verify they’ve made your clothing with minimal defects before shipping an order? Managing quality and compliance in the apparel industry can be challenging....
If you’ve hired a factory to produce consumer products — especially an overseas factory — you might want to verify product quality before they ship your order. That way, you can get a clear picture of how well-made the goods are before they make their long journey to...
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....
AQL stands for ‘Acceptance Quality Limit,’ and it’s an essential sampling method used in quality control. It’s defined in ISO 2859-1 as “The quality level that is the worst tolerable” over the course of many inspections. When an inspector goes to your manufacturer to...
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...
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...
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...
