{"id":1524,"date":"2016-01-26T19:40:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T19:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/?p=1524"},"modified":"2023-09-19T12:24:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:24:23","slug":"sourcing-quality-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/sourcing-quality-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Sourcing Quality Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of quality solutions that reduce costs and risk throughout the sourcing process. Connecting solutions to benefits is a compelling way to communicate the salience of quality. A few examples include:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Product Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Detailed technical specifications and criteria assist in obtaining supplier quotations and ensuring the product later meet or exceeds expectations. Product documentation is key to getting maximum value from QC on-site.<\/p>\n<p>Product testing confirms if the product is meeting applicable standards requirements or other requirements as necessary.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Supplier Selection<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Identifying and\/or validating suppliers makes selection a strategic and reliable process. Conducting initial supplier evaluations provides comparison data and further increases confidence that potential suppliers will meet your needs now and in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Resource:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Understanding The Supplier and Factory Audits\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sW0WhVD_u1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Manufacturing (Quality &amp; Delivery Performance)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On-site inspections throughout the manufacturing process are the best way to identify non-conformances early in the production process. Identifying and resolving issues prior to shipment reduces costs. It helps ensure the customer gets what they expect.<\/p>\n<p>Resource:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"What You Should Know About Quality Control Inspections - Pro QC International\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3q4L1-1Trvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Order tracking and container loading supervision avoid costly shipment delays. There&#8217;s no better time to demonstrate the importance of this than when Chinese New Year approaches!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Supplier (Vendor) Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Maintaining key performance data supports the decision-making process, in addition to continuous improvement. Quality tools offer multiple ways of collecting and analyzing data for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p><em>How do you utilize quality solutions throughout the sourcing process? Throughout the supply chain?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of quality solutions that reduce costs and risk throughout the sourcing process. 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