Posts Tagged ‘Inspection’
6 posts worth reading about QC & Quality Assurance in Asia
Here is an insider’s look at important issues relating to quality control and auditing in Asia. The inspection agency Asia Quality Focus (AQF) has a blog called the “quality control blog” which is written by their team to share experience and know-how about quality assurance and how to source safely in Asia. I have the…
Read MoreSmart phones and computers from China
Buying Computers and Smart Phones from China? I would like to place an order to buy computers and smart phones from Chinese suppliers, many of them had sent me their price list but not a single one is willing to use an Escrow company, all of them require a payment in advance and I’m concern…
Read MoreVerified supplier still let me down. The machine wasn’t to spec.
I purchased a machine from a Chinese supplier that we verified and seemed to be good. We paid in full, received the machine and now it does not meet specs provided to the supplier, what can I do to get back the money and send the machine back? In order to answer that question, we…
Read MoreThe 6 best blog posts about QC & Quality Assurance in Asia
Best of Asia Quality Focus Blog I have the honor of serving on the board of directors for the inspection agency Asia Quality Focus. In this capacity I have gotten to know their team of researchers who create the content for their blog. The blog does an excellent job of giving an insider’s look…
Read MoreQuality Control Agents: An insider’s look at their fee structure (part 1)
You can divide the China inspection agents into two groups: Sourcing Agents and Inspection Agents. Sourcing Agents Sourcing agents often do inspections and audits as part of their supply chain management service. They will charge 3 to 15% (depending on size of order) for their service, which is inclusive of audits and inspections. I’m not…
Read MoreBest of Fall at Asia Quality Focus [AQF]
September, October, and November saw a lot of great content pumping out of Quality Control’s blog. We’ve compiled the best. Be sure to check them out for the best tips on inspections, audits, and smart sourcing. Difference between audit and inspection The Asia Quality Focus Team illustrates the difference between an audit and inspection for…
Read MoreQC: OK to be picky. But be professional.
In the cartoon the guest may very likely not be invited back to the establishment. If you are not professional in your inspection and assessments of the product flowing from your Chinese partner’s factory, they may very well not invite you back for more business either. As professional buyers, we need to be picky…
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