reliability

Quality Management

Inspections in Asia: Confirmed or Unannounced?

Because of increasing risk and increasingly clever factories, some importers are now asking for unannounced inspections in Asia at their suppliers. But is this kind ... Continue Reading

Inspection Process

Inspectors: Generalists or Specialists?

We often get questions from clients about the experience of inspectors. Many are looking for an inspector with specific experience in a certain target product. ... Continue Reading

Quality Management

Level III, or 100% check: when it makes sense

In some cases, it makes more sense to draw more samples than what the statistics recommend "for most cases". There are 2 options: level III, and 100% check.

Quality Management

3 reasons why QC inspections can’t be done by your agent

Many importers cannot afford to set up offices in their manufacturers' countries. One of the solutions is to use a local agent, who is seldom in a position to secure product quality.