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What You Should Know About QC Product Inspections

What You Should Know About QC Product Inspections

Product Inspection
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 interest relates to Understanding the Supplier […]
Panel Discussion: Doing Business in India

Panel Discussion: Doing Business in India

News
Our Country Manager in India, Daniel Ben-Ezra, participated in a panel discussion recently at the Dutch Ambassador’s residence in Delhi. Daniel represented Pro QC and discussed conducting business in India, including the cultural differences between the Netherlands and India. The panel discussion took place in front of a delegation of business people from the Netherlands. […]
ISO 9001:2015 – What You Should Know

ISO 9001:2015 – What You Should Know

Quality Control
A myriad of industries are buzzing about the newly released ISO 9001 revision. With a greater focus on stakeholders and a risk-based thinking approach, the anticipated revision is said to have greatly improved the scope and ultimately the benefits associated. A more detailed comparison and additional useful resources are found here. With the revision so […]
Understanding the Supplier Audit Process

Understanding the Supplier Audit Process

Factory Audits/Supplier Management
Supplier audits are critical in fostering continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention, and aiding in the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. A supplier audit process scrutinizes factors that could lead to increased costs or financial losses due to supplier underperformance. Watch our video: Supplier Audit Process Components An effective supplier audit process […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Ways to Ensure Quality Manufacturing – Sourcing Success

Five Ways to Ensure Quality Manufacturing – Sourcing Success

Quality Control/Sourcing
Whether you’re sourcing abroad, or from a manufacturer down the street, similar issues with product quality, shipment delays, cost and safety concerns, etc. still apply.  To mitigate the quality risks and cost involved in sourcing, we recommend five actions that have been proven successful throughout the three decades of experience we have working with clients and suppliers […]
What is APQP?

What is APQP?

Quality Control
Advanced Product Quality Planning, APQP, exists to ensure suppliers and manufacturers produce products that meet or exceed customer expectations. It is considered a structured approach to the design and development of new products and manufacturing processes. As part of Pro QC’s Supplier Development services, APQP incorporates the Deming Cycle, or PDCA. Plan – Technology & Concept […]