The word “sourcing” can be intimidating. Why is there so much talk about the simple process of procuring goods, supplies, or services from another source? The idea seems simple, but the reality can be complex, labor intensive, and nuanced.
Though simple at first glance, sourcing can be an overwhelming endeavor. For a sourcing agent to find the best manufacturers and the best price points, they need to perform a thorough evaluation of potential sources for […]
What happens when there is an issue with a product that’s already on the store shelf? Panic? Don’t worry; at this point, issues can still be corrected. Here, we’ll cover what this process entails.
When an issue is detected with an in-store product, it typically comes through in the Return to Vendor (RTV) data from the retailer. This data is generated when a consumer returns an item to the store and the retailer records the reasons for the return. This data can also come from online comments on the retailer’s website, online reviews, or, most commonly, consumer calls to the retailer.
Quality and compliance are both crucial components of the manufacturing process; but, it’s important to differentiate the two. Quality is defined as products and services that deliver intended performance, while compliance is defined as meeting regulatory requirements.
The strategic goals of most manufacturing companies include manufacturing competitive products, operating profitably, and growing their business in an environment of increasing globalization and elevated product development costs. In order to accomplish these goals, factories need to distribute quality and compliant products. So, let’s dig a bit deeper into what this means.
The products you distribute for your company are a representation of your brand. These products bring back customers and turn them into promoters of your business. So, it’s necessary to have quality products. Quality is fundamental in creating a successful business.
Before placing an order with your overseas suppliers, does your company review the buy with your quality needs in mind? Is quality incorporated into the management policies of your company? Here, we’ll discuss why product quality requires proper training.
During the manufacturing process, third party auditors are often employed to verify conformance to standards through the review of objective evidence and confirm the effectiveness of quality management systems in manufacturing factories, compliance with social accountability standards and verification of a factory’s capabilities and capacity. They provide a new set of eyes to view the operation, without the natural familiarity that occurs over time with regular staff in their day-to-day routine. Third party audits verify compliance to specific regulations or standards; depending on the audit scope these may include environmental, safety and hazard, quality, or social areas of evaluation. Third party auditors document any findings during their assessment and may provide companies a Corrective Action Plan that will allow companies the opportunity to address observations and improve their practices in order to perform at the highest levels. They may also offer companies assistance in achieving continuous improvement in business performance and risk management by registering the management systems as meeting the standards of a management system’s third party accreditation standards. […]
When establishing your management policies, you need to prioritize what your company requires most. This may include resource planning or training. This could also include quality, but the big question is: Should it?
Before placing an order with your overseas suppliers, does your company review the buy with your quality needs in mind? Is quality incorporated into the management policies of your company? […]
