This is the third and last video about the ANSI tables (also known as “AQL tables”). As I explained in the last video, these sampling schemes were designed for very stable relationships, where the manufacturer keeps making the same … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
When Applying the AQL tables Does or Doesn’t Make Sense
Here is the second video about the ANSI tables (also known as “AQL tables”). The previous video is here. These statistics were designed for a very specific case, and most buyers are not aware of this. As a consequence, they apply these … [Read more...]
QC Inspections: How to Read the AQL Tables
I have prepared a few videos that explain how to use the ANSI tables (also known as "AQL tables"). Here is the first one. In less than 7 min, it will show you: How to find the number of samples to check; What the AQL limits are … [Read more...]
Challenges in the due diligence process about suppliers in China
Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. In China, the Dangers of Due Diligence Checking Chinese suppliers or partners carefully before starting a business relationship is extremely important. Yet China … [Read more...]
How to stay on top of your production in China
Many importers negotiate a shipment date (ETD) with their Chinese suppliers before orders are issued, and then fail to follow up on the production schedule. I think they would avoid a lot of bad surprises if they asked for regular … [Read more...]
How to hire, train, and manage internal QC inspectors in China
On Tuesday morning (in 2 days), the Sourcing Forum of the European Chamber of Commerce in China will hold this seminar in Shenzhen: How we hire, train, and evaluate our internal QC inspectors: Experience sharing in inspectors … [Read more...]
How Chinese suppliers should find their IDEAL customer
Global Sources invited me to speak to a group of suppliers in Foshan, a few weeks ago. Most Chinese exporters try to push their products in the hands of anybody who will pay... And that's a big mistake on their part. They need to … [Read more...]
Chinese factory TURNAROUND: is it good to hire new managers?
When a factory gets sold, the new owner generally brings a new general manager (GM) in. And what does the GM do? He evaluates the top managers and seeks to replace the under-performers. This is expected in a typical factory … [Read more...]
History of Manufacturing Practices in the US, Japan, and China
Over the past few weeks, we have been working hard on this new infographic with our favorite designer. Do you agree with that message? Help us and pass the word! (And a Chinese version can be found here). *** TRANSCRIPT A BRIEF … [Read more...]
Beware of MANAGER inflation in your China buying office
Sometimes I visit a buying office with a dozen people, and most of them have "manager" somewhere in their title. The heads of functions (purchasing, QC, accounting...) are "managers", even though their teams are quite small. Then there … [Read more...]