Posts tagged "quality control"

IOT FOR THE “SMART” WORLD

Today we will discuss about the IoT and the future of the new business model. In the Quality Blog , I've also discussed about the advantages of IoT for the products' quality (check the article here), and in this article, let's dig out more about this IoT and the advantages for your business model!   The "Smart" Concept Nowadays, lots of products are getting more sophisticated. The key is located in its materials. Following the revolving technology, more and more products' materials are ...

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CHINA ON ITS R&D INVESTMENT

China has already overtaken the EU and 1 rank below the US in its R&D spending this year.   The research and development budgets in Europe and America have consumed the weight of advanced economies in science and technology research, patent citations and scientific publications, leaving China on track to be the world’s top R&D spender by 2019.   The reason why China intensely focus in its R&D is driven by economic dynamism, its long-term commitment to science ...

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MY FIRST INSPECTION VISIT

Good day! I'm super excited to write an article about my first factory inspection visit. People say "There is a time for everything" ; and this is my first factory inspection visit! My visit was to a stroller factory in Ningbo and there was so much fun! Let's get started!     The Stroller Framework My colleagues and I arrived at the factory at lunch time, so we had lunch together with some of the factory's employees at their canteen. Our inspection process started after l...

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Best Updates from CSIC

Hey guys!   Founded in 2010, the China Sourcing Information Center (CSIC) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to educate, develop and advance the China sourcing profession.   The CSIC publishes great content each month targeted to buyers who want to learn how to safely source in China. During the previous months, the best updates from CSIC include crash courses about sourcing in China. This means 9 videos about finding suppliers, safe sourcing, project management, quali...

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What’s Happening in Sourcing?

    Hey you, interested about what is happening in Chinese factories and sourcing? I will share you 5 interesting articles that have been posted recently - ranging from what kind of new Chinese factories there are to how to prevent corruption of purchasers.       The New Chinese Factory Read the article here   This is NOT an article about the average Chinese manufacturer. It describes what one of the most sophisticated manufacturers does, and it ...

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The Chinese “Chabuduo” Attitude

When you are doing business with Chinese people, it is highly recommended to learn about the cultural differences in order to be successful and prevent mistakes and problems with Chinese suppliers. Sometimes Chinese words and expressions are a good guide towards some of these cultural differences. In particular, when a word or phrase is complex to translate, it often means there is a cultural difference involved.   A good example of these words is the expression Chà bu duō  (差不多...

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What and Why – Pre Production Inspection

What is PPI - Pre Production Inspection?   The “PPI” or "IPI" (Initial Product Inspection) is completed right before the beginning of the actual mass production. It is done after the identification or evaluation of your vendor. The objective of the inspection is to ensure that your vendor and factory has truly understood your order’s requirements and specifications and that they are well prepared for production. The inspection is completed onsite at the factory or vendor offic...

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The importance of Quality Control

Quality control is essential to build a successful business. One that delivers products that meet or exceed customers’ expectations. It also forms the basis of an efficient business that minimizes waste and operates at high levels of productivity. A quality control system based on a recognized standard provides a strong foundation for achieving a wide range of marketing and operational benefits. Competitiveness The ability to offer customers quality products provides a strong co...

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Why to check suppliers for a slave labor?

Just half of UK manufacturing companies are auditing their first tier suppliers for child workers, slaves and conflict minerals, according to researches. It found fewer – 38 per cent – are auditing tier two vendors on the same criteria; and one in five said they are confident in suppliers’ ethical compliance purely because of personal relationships. The study revealed 80 per cent of UK manufacturers said they were “very confident” their tier one suppliers did not use slave labor,...

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Where did the product come from?

A certification scheme won't work – data should move through the supply chain as efficiently as the goods themselves How did the everyday things that we buy get here, and from where? It seems a simple enough question and yet for the vast majority of things we buy it is completely unanswerable. The label may say "made in China", but normally that's just where the bits and pieces were put together. So where do the bits come from, and how do we find out? Why should we care? The total val...

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