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Breaking up with suppliers is easy?

Breaking up with suppliers is easy?

Supplier Management
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team A recent blog post caught our attention. Is breaking up with suppliers easier than we think, even if it’s done “with tact, sensitivity and an appropriate level of empathy?” Our answer is no. It’s not easy at all. Is it necessary? Sometimes. According to the article, little value is […]
The Value of Expediting in Supplier Development

The Value of Expediting in Supplier Development

Supplier Management
It’s not uncommon for us to receive calls and emails related to issues organizations are having with expediting orders, either from new or existing suppliers. By expediting, the assumption is that a delivery date or other expectation has been provided, but is not being met. Reasons for delays in production might include: New sub-supplier Equipment […]
The Importance of Vision & Values to Quality

The Importance of Vision & Values to Quality

Pro QC
Within the body of knowledge of many quality and other industry certifications, such as ASQ’s Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, there is a focus on strategic planning and the successful creation and integration of a unified vision and values. Per ASQ: The vision statement is future focused and paints a vivid picture of where you would […]
Preventing Product Diversion

Preventing Product Diversion

Supplier Management
Product diversion is a major issue that can catch companies off guard when it comes to their supply chain. It occurs when an unauthorized party sells a product outside of authorized distribution channels, leading to a significant loss of profits for the manufacturer. One of the ways that these unauthorized retailers and e-commerce sites obtain […]
Environmental Impacts & Solutions Within the Textile & Garment Industry

Environmental Impacts & Solutions Within the Textile & Garment Industry

Textile
Written by: Stephen Moglia, Business Development Manager Sustainability, green fashion, circular economy: we hear and see those words almost everywhere now. They multiply with the growing interest of consumers and companies for the environmental impacts of the industry. In fact, the textile industry has become the second most polluting industry in the world, right after […]
Pro QC and Quality 4.0: Providing Added Value Solutions

Pro QC and Quality 4.0: Providing Added Value Solutions

Pro QC
Written by: Yingchao Siu, Business Development Manager I recently had the privilege of joining the annual ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement held in Seattle, Washington. It is the world’s largest quality conference bringing together a wealth of quality professionals from all over the world to exchange ideas and interact with other leaders within […]
China Sourcing Alternatives: Thailand

China Sourcing Alternatives: Thailand

Manufacturing
Written by: The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Many companies are looking for alternatives to China these days with regard to their supply chain. Most often the driver is costs. We’re seeing an increasing number of clients contemplating a shift, or already being in the process of implementing one towards other Asian nations with regards […]
What’s a Living Wage?

What’s a Living Wage?

Sourcing
A question that comes up often when sourcing abroad is determining what the living wage is and how well suppliers stack up. Article 23 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “everyone who works has the right to just and favorable remuneration ensuring for himself and for his family an existence […]
Connecting Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility

Connecting Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility

Factory Audits
An article we recently contributed to ASQ’s Quality Management Forum (Winter 2017) connects Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility (SR). “Edward Freeman described Stakeholder Theory as a proactive approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Looking outward to groups or individuals impacted by an organization’s activities, Stakeholder Theory encourages organizations to identify key entities affected and consider […]