Last week I was discussing with a friend in Hong Kong. He is in contact with many companies all over China's coast, due to the nature of his job. He told me about a new trend that looks like this: Small Chinese company operates a few … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
How much does a Chinese inspector cost?
Some importers wonder how much a Chinese inspector costs to hire full time. The short answer is: More than you might think. It's more than just their salary, so in this post, I'll explore the 5 types of people you might hire as an … [Read more...]
How many samples to inspect? It depends…
Let's say you want to follow the general procedure for quality inspections. How many samples should you draw for inspection? Let's also say you want to follow the ISO 2859-1 standard, under normal severity, and in level II. (If you are … [Read more...]