By Renaud Anjoran Many new or inexperienced importers who are outsourcing their production to suppliers in China (or wider Asia such as Vietnam) for the first time go into the process almost blind. They’re later hit with crippling issues that can make the process a costly nightmare. … [Read more...]
Understanding product QC Inspections: What is in a man-day?
A conversation earlier today made me realize that some buyers who haven’t spent much time in Chinese factories have some common misconceptions. … [Read more...]
Why new Amazon FBA sellers should QC their shipments
By Jacob Yount Amazon FBA sellers are the new wave of quick inquiries to China’s vendors. FBA is of course Fulfillment by Amazon. A 3rd party vendor sends in their wares to the Amazon warehouses. For fees, Amazon receives, stores, picks, packs and ships. To the excited receiver this manifests in Amazon Prime. Most customers … [Read more...]
Factory audit tips: 10 signs of a bad ISO 9001 implementation
By Renaud Anjoran A few days ago, I wrote about the basics of ISO 9001 — both the standard and the certification/registration process. … [Read more...]
10 factory quality audit checklist essentials
By George Huang Imagine you’ve found what seems like the ideal factory for your stainless-steel cookware business. A professional presentation and clear, reliable communication leave you with nothing but high hopes for this potential business partner. … [Read more...]