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Quality News | Quarterly | 10/2023
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Procon Pacific shifted almost all their production of FIBC bags from China to India a few years ago in response to the trade war between China and the USA. The challenges of shifting production were related to collaborating with professional and reliable manufacturers while maintaining the same level of product quality as they had achieved previously. Pro QC collaborated with Procon Pacific to create a custom quality control program tailored to the unique needs of their projects.
While most companies have their own supplier assessment protocols, there are certain criteria that, surprisingly, are often overlooked. Such oversights can have lasting repercussions on quality and compliance. In this article, we will present five often-neglected criteria.
Pro QC provides this guide that not only describes the vital inspection points but also shares the most common defects, industry standards for smartwatches, and a quality control checklist.
Indonesia is a rising destination for manufacturing. The appeal is due to several factors such as the country’s vast natural resource reserves, its youthful and increasingly skilled workforce, and its strategic location at the nexus of important trading routes.
IATF 16949 does not merely suggest or advise, it mandates. Clause 8.4.2.3, as previously touched upon, underpins the need for an organization to set criteria for evaluating and monitoring external providers.
For those considering Romania to manufacture or source textiles, there is a lot to learn. In this article, we share valuable information for buyers, from understanding the unique characteristics of the Romanian textile industry to selecting suppliers and ensuring quality control.
