The Benefits of China Amazon FBA Inspections
HQTS is now an official Amazon inspection provider in the USA for China. It is essential to understand why FBA inspections are vital to working within the Amazon fulfillment ecosystem. This article aims to clarify what Amazon FBA is, what FBA inspections are, why they are essential, and what is entailed within said inspections. What […]
CTPAT Audit and Requirements: Key Things You Need To Know
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary support program led by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) focused on improving the security of private companies’ supply chains via a CTPAT audit. All participants in this program pledge to protect their supply chain from the concealment of terrorist weapons, including those of mass […]
Soft Toy Safety Regulations: What You Need to Know
The global market and demand for stuffed toys have increased over the years. In 2018, it was valued at USD 7.98 billion and it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.61% until 2025. While the market is lucrative, it is essential to note that most soft toys are primarily intended to be used by children. […]
All You Need to Know About ISTA 1A Package Testing
The International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is an organization that has developed testing protocols and design standards for packages to ensure their contents arrive safely at their destination. One common ISTA procedure to evaluate the performance of a packaged product is the ISTA 1A test. In this guide, we’ll go through the key information, procedures, […]
Why Made In China Products Have Become High Quality
When China reformed, opening for business to the world, it quickly became a global leader in manufacturing. This was due to its cheap labour force and access to raw materials. But for a long time made in China products have been considered goods of questionable quality. Given that China has been a major manufacturing country […]
Steel Quality Control: What are the Types of Quality Inspections?
We use steel in many products, anywhere from household products like refrigerators and televisions to cutlery and industrial machinery. However, steel production is not always going to be perfect, it’s just like any other material – there are going to be faults that might arise during the production. Therefore, quality control is important. In this […]
What Is a Supplier Audit, and How Is it Conducted?
Within today’s globalised market, there are many choices as to whom organisations choose to work with – and this is often the case when finding suppliers. But finding the right supplier can be challenging, especially if the actual company is located thousands of miles away from you. Luckily, supplier audits can help businesses overcome these challenges. […]
What Is a Manufacturing Audit? And the Purpose of It?
The supply chain is an integral part of any business. When it comes to the supply chain, there are a lot of risks involved – especially when dealing with new suppliers. The risks are associated with a new supplier can range form their quality, ability to deliver on time, price fluctuation, and even the risk […]
What is Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR)? And how can it help your supply chain?
Product defects can be catastrophic for an organization’s brand image and supply chain. Because of this, companies must be cautious and properly monitor which third-party suppliers they work with. However, regardless of vetting, errors can occur. The supplier must amend these errors. This is when a SCAR or Supplier Corrective Action Report is needed. This […]
All About Soft Goods Quality Control in Supply Chains
It goes without saying that quality is one of the most important aspects of any product – and that especially applies to what we in the industry like to categorize as “softlines” products. In this article, you’ll learn about the basics of soft goods, including soft goods examples, the differences between hardlines vs. soft lines […]