By Renaud Anjoran A few weeks ago, a journalist asked me whether products sold on Amazon present higher safety risks and whether their quality is inferior (relative to other distribution channels). … [Read more...]
Understanding product QC inspections: What is in a man-day?
By Renaud Anjoran 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...]
Checkpoints & defects for inspections of mechanical parts
By Renaud Anjoran When inspecting general consumer goods (except food), most companies classify defects and checkpoints in these 4 categories: … [Read more...]
So you inspect quality but Chinese suppliers don’t improve?
By Renaud Anjoran I see a very common frustration among importers who work with Chinese suppliers. They pay for a quality inspection, some issues are found, some re-work is done… And the same issues are found on the following batch. … [Read more...]
What is quality control for importers sourcing in China
By Asia Quality Focus team When your business entails importing products manufactured in China, it’s vital to incorporate a quality control process in the factory you work with. Even the best managed factory might not always produce a perfect batch, so a robust quality control plan should be used to ensure your specifications and quality … [Read more...]