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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Final Inspections: Crucial For Checking Product Quality Before Shipment [Podcast]
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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...]
Use a Corrective Action Plan after a Failed Inspection
So, the inspector sent you their report, and you see quality issue(s) that you cannot accept in some of your products. It's classified as a failed inspection, and you tell the supplier about the issues. This is where a corrective action … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why Ignoring Factory Audits Will Hurt Your Business
If you start working with a new supplier that you haven't visited or audited on-site, do you feel safe about your decision? I have talked to many people in that situation, and they usually haven't fully realized what they might be … [Read more...]
Can QC Inspectors Also Audit Manufacturing Processes?
Let's say you send a QC inspector to one of your supplier's factories. His objective is clear: report on the status of production, on the conformity and safety of the products made for you, and on the number of defects he finds. However, … [Read more...]
Your Cost of Poor Quality Is Higher Than You Think
When one studies the literature around the Cost of Quality, the traditional breakdown of the costs is presented as follows: Source: ASQ TR2:2018. ISO 10014 and ASQ TR 2, two standards that provide guidelines (in … [Read more...]
Harsh Realities of Managing a Quality Control Team in China
A few years ago, I suggested 6 tips to avoid bribery in a QC team. And two of them are particularly important when managing a quality control team in China: Rotate inspectors among factories, as professional relationships very quickly … [Read more...]
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