Selecting the right supplier for your business needs will allow you to deliver your products and services on time, at the right price, and in compliance with your quality standards. First and foremost, you need to know what type of supplier you want to work with. Having a clear direction will help in your research so that you’re able to find the right supplier. But, that’s often easier said than done.
So, how can you determine […]
To have an in-house quality inspection team or to hire a third party quality control company – that is the question we’ll be focusing on in this blog post. In order to decide, it really comes down to: What do you want to do in-house, and what do you want to subcontract?
The main reason why some importers want their own team to perform inspections is to save money. If you decide to hire […]
When starting the sourcing process, it’s essential that you first define what it is that you are seeking. When working with a supplier, you should establish a clear joint commitment that includes:
After pinning down a solid plan, it’s time to dive into the process. Let’s now take a walk through each step of […]
When it comes to providing quality, where should you start? Here, we’re answering frequently asked questions in the sourcing and product inspections realm that will help you set a solid foundation of the quality basics. Let’s get started.
What is AQL?
‘AQL’ stands for ‘Acceptance Quality Limit’ and represents the quality level that is the worst tolerable in product inspections. Since visual inspection is not 100% reliable, there will be defective products in virtually every production batch. […]
What are on-site inspections and what do they entail? Here, we’ll discuss the purpose of in-store retail inspections and the key components that must not be overlooked. Let’s dive in!
On-site retail inspections are conducted in order to determine whether products are placed, displayed, and promoted as intended. In-store inspections are key opportunities to regularly evaluate the brand from the consumer’s perspective, right at the place where the buying decision is made. Meticulous planning, attention […]
Selecting the right supplier for your business needs is vital to ensure that you are able to deliver your products and services on time, at the right price, and in compliance with your quality standards. Creating specific supplier selection criteria will help you identify a supplier that will work with you to meet the demands of your customers. Here, we’ll offer key tips for setting those criteria and, in turn, finding a good supplier for […]
