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China Product Quality
Do QC Inspectors get Bribed? PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008
How to Prevent This... You've found the factory. You've negotiated the price. You've got an approved sample now in your office now and you've even hired a 3rd party inspection company to perform a product inspection on-site.

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How to assure quality imports from China PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008

Many importers do not realize that the quality control starts long before production actually begins. In fact, an importer's quality control begins with the evaluation and selection of their supplier in China.

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Managing China product quality: Reduce your outsourcing risks and cost PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Product quality gets a good deal of attention on the Smart China Sourcing website, reflecting the high degree of engagement and care buyers should exercise in managing their China product quality. Michael Hetzel of Pro QC adds perspective from the inspection industry, as well as helpful tips on picking the right provider, if you decide to outsource quality management.

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Managing China product quality: Preventing "quality fade" PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008
David Dayton takes a no-nonsense look at the phenomenon of "quality fade." Coined by Paul Midler of China Advantage, the term describes a drop-off in product quality from established suppliers. It was highlighted in the rash of quality problems that surfaced in the media in 2007, most notably Mattel's ordeal with lead paint from a long-time supplier. David ultimately puts the onus on buyers for getting the quality they require and outlines successful strategies for doing so.

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Managing China product quality: REACH chemical regulations for EU importers PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 07 January 2008
China suppliers are still coming to grips with Europe's new regimen of chemical regulations -- REACH -- enacted during summer 2007. In spelling out what a hypothetical manufacturer of drawing pens must do to comply, David Horlock of Bureau Veritas provides buyers with a useful checklist to refer to when working with suppliers.

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