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What is a DUPRO Inspection, and Why Would You Need to Conduct One?
Are you conducting inspections to catch defects in your goods before the factory loads them into a container and ships them overseas? As a third-party QC service provider, we conduct many of these Pre-Shipment Inspections for our clients. However, did you know you can...
How To Approach Functional Testing On Your QC Checklist
We go to many factories to conduct inspections on behalf of our clients, and every time, the inspector takes an inspection checklist. It lists all the tests and checks they must perform on the product. Some buyers think they can rely on the QC company to develop their...
What is AQL Sampling? Learn How to Use it For Quality Inspections
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...
Your Supply Chain in 2024: 5 Crucial Points to Reflect On
As we begin a new year, many importers are taking a hard look at their supply chains to determine what works and what doesn’t. We are in a time when many unknowns exist throughout the world due to the global economy and political landscape. With upcoming elections in...
This is Why Factory Audits are a Key Pillar in Supplier Quality Management
As an importer, you expect your suppliers to meet certain expectations. As such, it’s best to provide them with precise product specifications and take steps to manage supplier quality. Many importers understand that third-party inspections are a helpful tool for...
Amazon Sellers Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Compliance
We often get emails from frantic Amazon sellers regarding a message they received from the platform about a missing compliance document, like a Children’s Product Certificate. Of course, we’re happy to help in any way we can. However, if you sell on Amazon or any...
Packaging Inspection: 7 Points to Include on Your Quality Control Checklist
The quality of your packaging is vital, so putting appropriate quality control measures in place is a must. You put time, effort, and money into making your products the best they can be. If you don’t put the same effort into your packaging, it may all be for nothing....
Chinese New Year Shutdown 2024: Avoid Problems With Your Factory
Every time Chinese New Year (CNY) comes around, a new crop of importers gets thrown for a loop. Rookie buyers often fail to anticipate the holiday’s impact on their production timelines, shipping timelines, and quality control. As many seasoned importers know, it’s...
The Carton Drop Test: 7 Things You Need to Know About It
When manufacturing products overseas, it is vital to take all possible steps to ensure product quality. More than that, you must ensure that your products survive the journey from the factory to the port and then across the ocean to you. Have you ever seen videos of...
Product Compliance: 5 Types of Requirements You Need to Understand
Understanding product regulatory compliance is non-negotiable for companies manufacturing and selling physical products. Ignoring it can lead to disasters for your business, such as product recalls that decimate your revenue or unexpected fines that kill your cash...
What is a Factory Audit, and is it Different from an Inspection?
When you are considering a new supplier, vetting them as thoroughly as possible is crucial. Imagine placing your first order with a factory that seems to check all the boxes. However, they delay your order by months, and when you finally receive the products, they are...
Manufacturing in Pakistan: Is It Still a Good Option for Importers?
In recent years, many companies have worked to diversify their supply chains or adopt a China plus one model. You may even be among the importers assessing manufacturers in alternate countries. Pakistan has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its political...