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Tag Archives: product quality
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Quality Audits VS Process Audits [Comparison and Pros & Cons]
We’ve been speaking quite a lot about factory audits recently in our podcast mini-series about vetting Chinese suppliers. In particular, let’s compare quality audits vs process audits. Many buyers will send in a quality auditor. There are advantages to this … Continue reading
Improving Worsening Product & Packaging Quality – Disputes With Chinese Suppliers: Q&A (Volume 5)
Q: We use a manufacturer in China for our products and packaging and have had a good relationship for years, but recently product and packaging quality has gone downhill. What can we do? We’re supplied by a Hong Kong company … Continue reading
How To Conduct Stricter QC Inspections Without Lowering The AQL? (5 Tips)
Buyers often ask us, how to do stricter QC inspections with some of their suppliers in China or Vietnam. There are 5 tips that we can offer if you’re in this situation:
How Important Are Safety/Compliance Laboratory Certifications For Your Made-In-China Product?
While developing and manufacturing a new product in China, it is worthwhile trying to get laboratory certifications that demonstrate the safety and compliance of your products. Why? It’s about your liability and about what your customers will think of your … Continue reading
10 Nasty Surprises For Small Buyers In China
Be warned, numerous nasty surprises await small buyers in China! But don’t worry, I’ll outline some of the common ones so you can either be prepared to face them or avoid them completely!
