Category: Product Inspection
The International Journal of Information, Business and Management recently reported on the garment industry and the impact on quality in the current environment. Garment factories in Bangladesh have been the site of rights abuses and fatal accidents. The industry also faces its share of traditional business challenges, including mounting international competition and …
We’re answering your most frequently asked questions regarding quality inspections. For example, why should you perform QC inspections, what happens on-site, when is the best time to schedule, and more. Check out our latest video: Our quarterly newsletter is also featuring this information. Review the additional content here. Another video of …
Over the last three decades, we have inspected an innumerable amount of orders for clients looking to mitigate sourcing risk and uncertainty. As a result, one question we receive often regards identifying trends or commonalties among defects noted. We asked two of our key team members in Ningbo, China what the …
We are preparing for TexWorld next week in NYC and thought it appropriate to revisit quality within the textile and garment industry. A recent question we received related to what we would evaluate during a t-shirt inspection. That’s a good question… With order details and product specifications in hand, our experienced textile/garment …
We like Ishikawa’s fishbone diagrams, also referred to as cause and effect diagrams for good reason. They’re great for figuring out why something isn’t working. For our clients, it is not uncommon for pre-shipments inspections to uncover trends in failures. When this happens, we want to know why the problem …
Receiving a failing inspection report is never a happy occasion Shipment delays, rework costs, etc. all create tension among all parties involved. But, put into perspective, the end result can be positive. When you see the “reject” status on the report, stay calm. Attack the problem with three questions: Why did …
In our latest newsletter, we’re talking about inspecting textiles and garments and the specialized expertise required for this industry. Unlike wood, metal and other materials, textiles and garments have unique variables that may result in unexpected issues throughout the manufacturing and during the final inspection. As one of Pro QC’s …
