What is the 'experience effect?' We look at how the experience gained over time by manufacturers who are producing the same products can lead to cost reductions and efficiency improvements. To illustrate this, we give some examples of … [Read more...]
Ensuring Supplier Transparency for a New Product Made in China
As I wrote before, there has been a big push for transparency in supply chains over the past few years. However, supplier transparency is hard to come by in China and very few buyers get visibility beyond their tier-1 … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max Accident: Quality & Reliability Issues Again?
We're looking into the Boeing 737 Max 9 airplane that has been in the news again on Jan 5, '24, following a very frightening incident where part of the body blew out leading to a sudden depressurization and emergency landing. From a … [Read more...]
Cost Vs Quality – How to improve yours.
We tackle the big question of cost versus quality in manufacturing. Aside from what this concept means, we look at the rather surprising (for foreigners, at least) Chinese attitude about how quality is linked to price, why lean … [Read more...]
Bangalore & South India Observations for Manufacturers (Dec ’23)
Last month in December '23 I travelled again to South India to investigate the manufacturing landscape there compared to China and, besides spending time in our office in Dharwad, I took a week to explore Bangalore (a key manufacturing hub … [Read more...]
7 Must Do New Product Introduction Tasks For Successful Product Launches
Andrew Amirnovin, our group's Head of Compliance and Reliability, kicks off 2024 by introducing 7 key elements of the New Product Introduction process that you need to understand as they will help ensure a successful product launch, but … [Read more...]
IEC 62368-1 Standard (2023 version): What You Need To Know
Introduction to the IEC 62368-1 standard for electronic product safety The IEC 62368-1:2023 standard is the most recent edition of the technical standard that outlines safety requirements for audio-video products, IT and communication … [Read more...]
Product Quality Strategies: 13 You Need To Use
We've outlined 13 product quality strategies you need to use to achieve consistent product quality, divided into pre and post-production categories, and provide a brief introduction to each here. Prefer listening to … [Read more...]
Mold Texturing: How to Add Desired Finishes to Plastic Parts
Don't leave the finish on your product open to interpretation by your mold fabricator! We help you get to grips with the mold texturing that results in the finish on your injection molded plastic parts. We explore how to specify the … [Read more...]
Purchasing from China: Sourcing agent, DIY, or another way?
People sometimes ask if hiring a sourcing agent in China is necessary for businesses that want to start buying products there. While it is an option, there are pros and cons which we'll outline. We also give you other options, who they're … [Read more...]
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