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To Avoid Fake Suppliers, Keep This Checklist Handy

To Avoid Fake Suppliers, Keep This Checklist Handy

Factory Audits
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Last week we discussed avoiding fake suppliers and scammers when sourcing medical personal protective equipment (check out that article here: Avoid Fake Suppliers of PPE & Scams). This week we’re taking you through the checklist you should have on hand when investigating a supplier for sourcing any product. […]
Managing the Impact of COVID-19 for Your Supply Chain

Managing the Impact of COVID-19 for Your Supply Chain

Supply chain
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team It is undoubtedly an unprecedented time in the history of the world – so of course our globally oriented supply chain is not entirely unaffected. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. We’re here with some tips and tricks on how to handle the situation for your business, […]
Pro QC Supplier Management Team Q&A

Pro QC Supplier Management Team Q&A

Supplier Management
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Who are the Pro QC Supplier Management Team? We’re a team within Pro QC – we’re equipped to help add value to your supply chain by assessing and measuring your risks, finding solutions to proactively reduce your risk, facilitating the implementation, and ultimately improving and controlling the performance […]
Pro QC Supplier Management Service – From Supplier Identification to End Quality

Pro QC Supplier Management Service – From Supplier Identification to End Quality

Supplier Management
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Part 2 – Supplier Development, Continuous Improvement, Ideal Outcomes Supplier Development In tandem with the creation of a functional supplier, a relationship is effective supplier development. This is essentially a focus on analyzing your supplier’s performance and establishing an action plan to ensure sustained performance, which in turn […]
A Guide to Supplier Management

A Guide to Supplier Management

Supplier Management
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Part 1 – Supplier Identification, Quality Systems Audits & Supplier Relationship Management You’ve already defined your targets in support of your business strategy. You have designed and defined the product specifications that are necessary to fulfill your customer’s needs. Now you just need to find and collaborate with […]
US-China Trade War and Global Alternatives

US-China Trade War and Global Alternatives

Supply chain
In this series of posts we will first explore the background and latest developments of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war and then provide an overview of some other counties that companies are considering as a new sourcing alternative. Written by: Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Considered one of the biggest threats to the global economy […]
Are you a manufacturer in Africa or buyer of African goods?

Are you a manufacturer in Africa or buyer of African goods?

Manufacturing
Over the past few years, business leaders and investors have become increasingly aware of the vast potential in Africa’s burgeoning consumer market. In addition, most exporters in this emerging continent are salivating at the opportunity to sell their goods to developed countries. According to the WTO, Africa’s exports to the European Union topped €116 billion […]
Considerations for Manufacturing in Mexico

Considerations for Manufacturing in Mexico

Manufacturing
Despite recent threats of tariffs related to current immigration issues in the U.S., Mexico remains a solid contender for global organizations looking to mitigate tariffs in China, or simply diversify their supply chain. According to Inbound Logistics, “Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular option for any and all manufacturing industries that want to mitigate costs […]