One of our developers prepared this simple AQL calculator for Sofeast. You can use it instead of reading the AQL tables to quickly produce your sample size and permissible defect number. … [Read more...]
Factory Audits and Product Inspections: Similarities and Differences
I wrote 2 articles about the similarities and differences between product inspections and factory audits on the SynControl blog. I thought it would be interesting to mention this here, too. Here are the main points I mentioned. Main … [Read more...]
Product inspections are also in the supplier’s interest!
These days I have a booth on the Electronics & Components trade show in Hong Kong. To my surprise, several manufacturers came to see me and asked for information. They took brochures and namecards, and told me they would refer us to … [Read more...]
Final product inspections: should the whole order be ready?
Most product inspections take place after production is finished, and just before shipment. It is a convenient way of checking whether all the product and packaging requirements are met. However, timing is usually tight. The importer … [Read more...]
Final Inspections: Crucial For Checking Product Quality Before Shipment [Podcast]
In this episode… Renaud dives deep into the reasons why importers from China should be performing final inspections before their products are shipped. Final inspections done at random represent a unique chance to check the quantity, … [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, including inaccuracies about a QC inspector's man-day, or stories like: “Chinese production … [Read more...]
How Product Specs, Sample Reviews, and QC Inspections Fit Together
We prepared a video to explain the very basic steps (defining product specifications in the form of a checklist, doing sample reviews, and sending an inspector to the factory) every importer should take before and during … [Read more...]
The Magic Triangle: Product Specifications, Sample Reviews, and QC Inspections
Recently I was asked what the "20% of efforts that give 80% of results" are when it comes to quality control in China. Interesting question. Well, first is to find the right supplier. That's probably the most important thing you can do, … [Read more...]
QC Inspections for Hand-Made vs. Machined Products
A reader asked me an interesting question: Every article I read on your blog assumes machined manufacturing and I wondered how would quality control be different with handmade products where human factor play the most important … [Read more...]
Improving Product Quality, Reliability, and Compliance with a QA Program
What would a QA program that you put in place to improve the quality, reliability, and compliance of new electro-mechanical products ideally include? Find out here! Prefer listening to reading? Listen to the audio … [Read more...]
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