Risk Management in sourcing, the basics Since the beginning of trade, and by that I mean import-export, which Phoenicians for example did a very good job at developing, men and women have had to manage risks. Whether it was the risk of losing crops to very bad weather, getting robbed, taking new trade routes etc… I don’t think we can even fathom the adversity our ancestors faced in ancient times. Which brings us to the topic at hand, that is, how we manage our risks today. We have already written extensively about this topic, but today we are going to focus on a specific role: the quality control expert. The Role of a Quality Control Expert Is Often Misunderstood When people hear the term “quality control expert”, they sometimes confuse it with the role of a quality inspector. While both functions are obviously connected, they are not interchangeable. A quality inspector is generally responsible for executing inspections according to predefined procedures, specifications, tolerances, and sampling methods. Their involvement is operational. They verify whether products conform to the requirements established by the buyer, the factory, or the sourcing team. A quality control expert operates at a much broader level. Their role...

Behind successful businesses lies a network of reliable suppliers from China, Turkey, or anywhere else. But quality issues can arise because of the gap between, let’s say, Chinese Supplier’s standards and Western Retailer’s standards. This is why successful businesses always rely on third-party inspection services. Inspection services in China or any other global sourcing destination allow international buyers to deal with quality issues before products enter the marketplace.   Why would anyone deal with a manufacturer who can’t deliver compliant products? Well, things are not as simple as that. The world is not all black and white; somehow, everyone always makes mistakes. So, let’s look at how the right China inspection services company can help build a safety net for importers, wholesalers, and any company involved in outsourcing manufacturing.

In the last decade, exports from China and neighboring countries account for around 40% of all the goods traded worldwide. That is, around 40% of products bought from overseas buyers, are loaded in Asian seaports. With such a sheer volume of goods, there must at least be a portion of products with bear defects, or are non compliant. How do international buyers protect themselves against receiving a batch of bad made in China goods? The answer is simple : by conduct a Remote Quality Check in China, before shipping.

According to global trade statistical data, China produced 28.7% of the world’s manufacturing output in 2019 compared to the US’s 16.8%. It is no wonder that China’s nickname is “the factory of the world”. In 2022, many may think that China industrial output is dropping due to COVID-19 related disruptions. Yet, in 2021, the country recovers with an increase of 10% in industrial production. According to a recent survey conducted by Industry leader, China still accounts for at least 50% of manufactured goods traded worldwide. Whether it is hardgoods, softgoods, electronics or  toys, China remains the largest manufacturing nations from where international manufacturers, traders, or importers buy from. If you engage in buying from China, you must ensure your products are made to your exact specifications and adhere to the established quality standards. To prevent a shipment of defective items, or subpar goods from China, it is essential to have a quality program in place.  You can achieve this thanks to quality control (QC) and inspection from a top China inspection company. You can be sure your Chinese manufacturer or supplier will meet your quality criteria if you put the requisite quality control and inspection procedures in place. Two steps...