by Insight | Dec 12, 2019
Insight Why is quality control so important in the apparel industry? When a consumer walks into the retail store, picks a pair of 32W x 32L straight fit jeans off the shelf, and goes to the register, they expect it to fit the same way it did the last time they bought... 
by Insight | Nov 12, 2019
How does your QC inspector determine whether your products are acceptable or not during a third-party inspection? Imagine you’re manufacturing a standing desk at a factory in Vietnam. You hire a service provider to conduct a final random inspection and the inspector... 
by Insight | Oct 30, 2019
What is a Golden Sample and Why Do Importers Need One? Imagine you are importing ceramic mugs from a supplier in a low-cost country like China or Vietnam. You receive your shipment and begin to examine one of the mugs. As you hold the mug in your hand, you immediately... 
by Insight | Oct 16, 2019
Final Random Inspection: What Do Importers Need to Know? When you are importing consumer goods from Asia, managing quality control can seem like a daunting proposition. With your supplier an ocean away, how can you ensure that the goods you receive match your... 
by Insight | Sep 30, 2019
AQL is an important standard used in the quality control industry for conducting product inspections. In a previous article, we answered the question, “What is AQL?” and explained how it works. But, in essence, the AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) standard helps you...
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