Product safety depends mainly on two components: Avoiding restricted substances -- both the standards and the way to conduct chemical tests are relatively clear. Making sure no user will get hurt -- there are many murky issues here, … [Read more...]
Best Practices for Protecting Electro-Mechanical Products
Kevin Howard, a packaging engineer from Packnomics, was kind enough to share his experiences regarding the protection of electro-mechanical products. The rest of this article was written by Kevin. My background is distribution … [Read more...]
AQL 2.5 Has Nothing to Do with the Number of Samples to Inspect
It seems like most suppliers and most buyers can only remember "AQL 2.5" when it comes to the settings of QC inspections. Unfortunately, "Sampling as per AQL 2.5" means nothing. I am aware that "single sampling plan by attributes as per … [Read more...]
How Factory Audits, Inspections, and Lab Tests Fit Together
I am often asked questions such as “what is the difference between audits and inspections” or "why are lab tests necessary if you send an inspector". In this article, I will show how these three types of services fit together. Let's … [Read more...]
Why the Kunshan Zhongrong Blast is Only the Tip of the Iceberg
A severe accident took place last weekend in Kunshan (very close to Shanghai). Many good articles have covered it and exposed the facts. It was apparently triggered by poor ventilation that allowed dusk to accumulate and cause an … [Read more...]
An Interesting Example of China Quality Scandal
The Changzhutan, a Chinese newpaper, just revealed one more food scandal. Most details have been translated by The Nanfang Insider into English. 1. The facts Most street vendors sell beef and lamb meat-on-a-stick at the same price. It's … [Read more...]
China Manufacturing: Options for Payment
Many inexperienced importers accept the payment terms proposed by Chinese suppliers without thinking twice. Yet this topic is directly linked to the amount of risk each party takes. It is extremely important. 1. The most common payment … [Read more...]
China’s Logistical Challenges and Opportunities
Here are some interesting or useful articles that I found recently. The flow of things This article exposes China's paradox when it comes to logistics: infrastructures are often excellent, but shipping products within China is … [Read more...]
Why Excessive Stock is a Big Problem in a Factory
Most Chinese factory managers have never completed advanced education. But they are generally very savvy at certain aspects of their job. There is one thing they can't wrap their head around, though: the fact that the rules of physics … [Read more...]
Direct Sourcing in China: What Functions Do Importers Need to Perform?
Direct sourcing has been the dominant trend over the last 20 years. Importers have reduced FOB prices by going "factory direct" by eliminating trading companies. But, in some cases, it has often resulted in higher overall costs and lower … [Read more...]
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