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Mechanical Parts Inspections: Checkpoints & Defects

July 26, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Mechanical Parts Inspections: Checkpoints & Defects

When inspecting general consumer goods (except food), most companies classify defects and checkpoints in these 4 categories: Aesthetics & smell Conformance to specs (including measurements) Function, usability, reliability … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: defects, mechanical parts, process controls, quality inspections

Fixing Product Quality Issues: MFG vs. Product Design Causes

July 12, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Fixing Product Quality Issues: MFG vs. Product Design Causes

About two or three times a month, a client tells us about serious issues they have experienced with a certain product, and they ask if we can help fix those product quality issues. In some cases, it is relatively quick and easy. In others, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: manufacturing defects, product design, product quality, solving quality issues

How to Improve Product Quality from your Supplier? (6 tips) [Podcast]

May 27, 2022 by Adrian Leighton

How to Improve Product Quality from your Supplier? (6 tips) [Podcast]

In this episode… Renaud explores how to improve the product quality you're getting from suppliers who you sourced and are now actively working with.  This is a continuation of our series of podcast episodes on how to do your own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: developing suppliers, podcast, quality improvement

What Are Quality Standards? [Podcast]

April 29, 2022 by Adrian Leighton

What Are Quality Standards? [Podcast]

In this episode… Renaud explores what quality standards are here. There is a combination of physical samples and written resources that outline and clarify your product quality expectations to your manufacturer and quality … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: product quality, QC, quality standards

Quality Control Plan: Defining Expectations Before Production

April 25, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Quality Control Plan: Defining Expectations Before Production

Depending on the context, "quality control plan" means different things. Let's look at the three types of quality control plans: The product quality control plan to include in a contract with a Chinese supplier The QC plan for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: process control plan, QC, QC plan, quality control plan

Nonconforming Products or Materials: What Are the Options?

April 21, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Nonconforming Products or Materials: What Are the Options?

I wrote extensively about quality inspections, the way the AQL limits lead to a pass/fail result, how to set up corrective actions in order to prevent the same issues from coming back, how to set up a QC plan to prevent issues and detect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: corrective action plan, noncomformity, product quality, supplier development

What is a Receiving Quality Inspection, and How to Set Yours Up? [Podcast]

April 8, 2022 by Adrian Leighton

What is a Receiving Quality Inspection, and How to Set Yours Up? [Podcast]

In this episode… How do you assure that the parts and materials (inputs) your manufacturer receives from their sub-suppliers are good quality and won't lead to defective finished products? You perform a receiving quality inspection on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: 100% inspection, qc inspections, receiving inspection

Manufacturing Pilot Runs Are Great With Quantified Objectives

April 5, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Manufacturing Pilot Runs Are Great With Quantified Objectives

I have pushed many companies to ensure manufacturing pilot runs take place before they go into mass production. It makes a lot of sense for electrical & mechanical products that are either totally new or new for that factory that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: golden sample, new product introduction, pilot runs, pre-production samples, production processes

Packaging Inspection Guideline: What Is Usually Checked?

March 16, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Packaging Inspection Guideline: What Is Usually Checked?

All importers have to pay attention to the packing & packaging elements that protect and, in some cases, add value to their product. So, let's do a deep dive into this topic and explore packaging inspection, testing, and what is usually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: packaging, packaging inspection, shipping by sea

How to Check Material Quality To Ensure Product Safety

January 13, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

How to Check Material Quality To Ensure Product Safety

We recently published a guest article written by Brad Pritts, one of the most experienced quality professionals I know, on the Sofeast Blog -- that article is Can I trust Chinese steel products? It is a great case study. Unfortunately, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quality Control Tips Tagged With: product safety, production materials, quality issues

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