What Are Third Party Inspections?
We’ve all come across the term third party inspections in one way or the other. Some are well familiar with it, while others may still ... Continue Reading
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Quality Management
Inspection Process
Fabric roll measurement during an inspection
Fabric rolls are controlled following the widely known 4 points system; however, there are also other details checked during an inspection, such as the product’s ... Continue Reading
Purchase Process
Responsible sourcing in China
Strikes, suicides, accident in China factories manufacturing for big brands have shocked the world and affected the brands reputation as well as turnover. Responsible sourcing ... Continue Reading
Quality Management
Product specifications: How to avoid misunderstandings and quality issues
Buying from China is quite a bit more complex than pointing out a few products from a supplier’s website and telling them to make the ... Continue Reading
Quality Management
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
International importers buying from Asia are often asked to assure the quality of their goods: after all, importers must legally take full responsibility for the ... Continue Reading
Purchase Process
Quality issues in manufacturing: negotiation with the supplier
In addition to goods inspection, we often believe that a third-party quality control company could help to negotiate with the supplier some improvements on quality ... Continue Reading
Quality Alerts
Risks in doing business in China
It is the well-known factory of the world, a place where all kinds of products can be sourced. However, we are all aware there are ... Continue Reading
Purchase Process
Ethical manufacturing in Asia: WRAP
Established in 2000, WRAP is one of the largest certification programs focusing on ethical manufacturing. Most of the buyers and suppliers interested in this certificate ... Continue Reading
Testing and Standards
Product inspection standard humidity test
Following the article “Protecting your imports from humidity” one question came out: What are the level limits for a product inspection standard humidity test? Before ... Continue Reading
Quality Alerts
Find reliable suppliers: online activity
Alibaba.com and Asia Quality Focus are collaborating to offer an online forum activity on the alibaba platform to discuss “how to find reliable suppliers?”. Asia ... Continue Reading
