More and more potential clients ask us, 'can your inspector do real-time updates, in photos or videos, on Wechat or Whatsapp?' I thought it was an interesting topic. That's one of those ideas that sound nice but that are actually bad 99% … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Getting China Manufacturers to Pay Certification Costs
If you want to reduce your legal risks, you might need to pay many thousands of dollars in laboratory tests and product certifications for each type of product you buy from China... For each order and re-order. If you purchase many … [Read more...]
Sampling Is an Important Part of a Random Inspection
When I go to factories I like to observe quality inspectors from buying offices or other QC agencies. Sometimes I see an inspector come in, ask the factory for a certain number of pieces, and get to "work" right away. By "work" I mean … [Read more...]
Solving a Quality Problem Seldom Necessitates High-Tech Engineering
In many companies, and in particular in many Chinese companies, the response to problems is often "let's invest in technology". Unfortunately, spending a lot of resources on engineering is seldom the best solution. I just read a great … [Read more...]
3 Steps for Manufacturing ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Products in China
About 2 months ago, I posted a video about the steps to make a customized product in China. I noted that most of the steps outlined in that video don't apply when the importer is buying simple products that don't require serious … [Read more...]