inspection

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How well are your suppliers performing?

How well are your suppliers performing?

Supplier Management
In a recent post, we discussed several New Year’s goals that we frequently hear from clients and prospects around this time of year.  One of the most common is evaluating and improving supplier performance. We know that suppliers may appear qualified at first and then fail to deliver the required quality after time and money have been invested in […]
Tips on quality from Bentley

Tips on quality from Bentley

Quality Control
We recently discovered a video discussing quality control at a Bentley Mulsanne factory.  As a 3rd party quality assurance and engineering firm, we do a significant amount of work in the automotive industry.  From TS 16949 audits to product inspections, it’s an industry we know places value on quality. Of course, Bentley is synonymous with quality, representing to […]
5 Reasons Packaging Integrity Matters

5 Reasons Packaging Integrity Matters

News/Pro QC
Packaging is considered to be both the presentation of products to consumers, as well as the configuration in which products will be expedited through various channels. The master carton or “pack” design includes the configuration in which product will be shipped through channels for end-user consumption, making it especially important where packaging integrity is concerned. Here’s […]
The Value of Quality – It Makes a Difference

The Value of Quality – It Makes a Difference

Quality Control
Thank you to Quality Magazine for providing additional data to suggest investing in quality makes a difference. According to the information posted from the 14th Annual Spending Survey: 57% of those surveyed say the importance of quality is somewhat or much more important than the year before. Another 40% put it at about the same. […]
Your shipment is rejected, what now?

Your shipment is rejected, what now?

Product Inspection
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 it fail? Review the report […]
Inspecting textiles & garments

Inspecting textiles & garments

Product Inspection
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 textile inspectors noted, “it’s an […]
Which AQL do you choose?

Which AQL do you choose?

Quality Control
One of the most frequent questions we receive regarding on-site quality inspections relates to selecting AQLs, or Acceptable Quality Levels.  AQLs represent the maximum percent defective that you consider acceptable. Pro QC’s Assistant Operations Manager in China, Cesar Marsical, address the question below: The selection of AQLs and sampling plan for a given lot size […]
Why inspect? What are the benefits?

Why inspect? What are the benefits?

Product Inspection
This is one of the most frequent questions we receive, and it’s often a hot debate at quality industry events as well. At the end of the day, inspecting product for quality prior to shipment does the following things: Verifies that product specifications are being met and avoids unnecessary reengineering work later Confirms important quantity […]
Evaluating inspection reports

Evaluating inspection reports

Quality Control
Many companies anxiously await product quality inspection results and focus on the “accept” or “reject” status alone.  However, it is important to note that useful information exists within the details that are worth examining.  Here are a few things that should be considered: Defect Trends – An accepted inspection doesn’t mean that no defects were […]