Supplier Audit

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Selecting the right social compliance standard

Selecting the right social compliance standard

Factory Audits
Auditing a new supplier against social compliance standards is a must. Such an audit ensures that the business has formal social and ethical guidelines in place throughout their operations and that labor rights are being respected. But just which social compliance audit should you be conducting? Should you utilize an RBA audit? A BSCI audit? […]
Understanding Medical Device Audits and Audit Reports

Understanding Medical Device Audits and Audit Reports

Medical Devices
Pro QC International partners with clients with ease and shares in their success. The medical device industry must produce safe and effective products to diagnose and treat disease. Each year, industry requirements become more stringent as regulatory bodies, standards organizations, and patients expect more in safety and effectiveness. To help device manufacturers meet these ever-increasing […]
How to Relocate Your Production to Vietnam

How to Relocate Your Production to Vietnam

Manufacturing
Supplier verification and qualification and ensuring product quality from startup to volume production Vietnam has become an attractive alternative to China for production. The rising cost of labor in China is an ongoing factor driving this shift. Companies are also closely watching for escalations of trade conflicts between the United States and China. The countless […]
Benefits and Challenges of Manufacturing in the Netherlands

Benefits and Challenges of Manufacturing in the Netherlands

Manufacturing
The economy of the Netherlands is one of the strongest in Europe. Attributes such as competitiveness, innovation, highly skilled workforce, and technological development have helped to position the Netherlands among the most attractive countries for companies that want to invest and establish manufacturing operations. Next, we will explain the positives, negatives, opportunities, and challenges of […]
Core Quality Tools of IATF 16949

Core Quality Tools of IATF 16949

Automotive
What are the core tools for attaining quality in automotive design and production? How are these tools built into the flagship automotive quality management standard, IATF 16949? How does Pro QC International check the effectiveness of these tools in auditing a firm’s quality management system? In the following article you will learn five key tools […]
Subcontracting Quality Assurance Services

Subcontracting Quality Assurance Services

Supplier Management
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Making sure that your suppliers comply with quality management systems, and are in adherence with international standards, can be costly and often difficult. What are the main challenges and alternatives? Challenges of supplier compliance abroad Unless you have an anchored on-ground presence in your manufacturing country, it can […]
All You Need to Know About Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

All You Need to Know About Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Automotive
By The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Quality and efficiency in the automotive supply chain – Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) The automotive supply chain is extremely complex and dynamic. PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is an industry-standard that drives down nonconformances and delays. Read this article for an understanding of PPAP and Pro QC’s […]