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Textile & Garment Quality: Inspecting a T-Shirt

Textile & Garment Quality: Inspecting a T-Shirt

Product Inspection
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 quality engineers go on-site and […]
Our words of advice to manufacturers about ensuring quality…

Our words of advice to manufacturers about ensuring quality…

Manufacturing/Pro QC
Over the past few months, I’ve reached out to our team asking them to share their advice to manufacturers regarding ensuring quality.  Our team’s responses are included here: What words of advice would you give manufacturers about ensuring quality? “Never stop improving your system, structure and process to stay competitive. Implement a continuous improvement process […]
On-Site: What’s a C-TPAT Security Audit?

On-Site: What’s a C-TPAT Security Audit?

Factory Audits
I’ve recently returned from a visit to our offices in China where I was able to attend a C-TPAT audit with our Supplier Development Manager, Jean Champlain. A C-TPAT audit isn’t quite as common as a general QMS or ISO 9001 evaluation, but the information generated has significant value when you understand the scope. “C‐TPAT […]
National Safety Month – Learn & Share

National Safety Month – Learn & Share

News
Observed ​annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. According to the International Labor Organization, Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident or disease. Every 15 seconds, 153 workers have a work-related accident. An […]
When do you switch suppliers?

When do you switch suppliers?

Supplier Management
I’ve never heard the process of switching suppliers described as easy.  People may say that it “went smoothly” or “could have gone worse,” but the reality is that it’s not easy.  Because of this, many organizations delay the process and experience increased costs and consumer dissatisfaction as a result. Questions to consider:
World Trade Month – Fun Facts & Resources

World Trade Month – Fun Facts & Resources

News/Quality Control
“Every man lives by exchanging.” ~Adam Smith On average, almost everyone has witnessed the birth of two nations each year of his or her existence. So, if you are 50 years old, then about 100 new countries will have been created since your birth. Membership of the United Nations (UN) grew from 51 original members […]
WCQI Wrap-Up – Thank You!

WCQI Wrap-Up – Thank You!

Pro QC/Quality Control
We’ve just returned from the World Conference on Quality and Improvement and find ourselves already planning for 2016 in Milwaukee! We’ve attended the conference for many years but have only exhibited since 2013.  This year, the event was held at The Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN and word on the street is that […]
Questions We’re Asked at Tradeshows

Questions We’re Asked at Tradeshows

Pro QC/Quality Control
We attend several trade fairs each year and find the experience of being present and talking with people one-on-one to be invaluable. Each show provides us with an opportunity to learn more about the current trends and connect/reconnect with individuals in the industry. In addition to expanding our network, we are able to use the […]