Feb, 20
2020
Blog, China Inspection Company

4 Tips for Finding The Right Chinese Supplier

Having your products manufactured in China can help keep quality up and costs down, but only with the help of an outside inspection company and the right supplying partner. There is no one magic formula for finding a high-quality supplier in China, but there are steps you can take to help ensure you get there.

Have a clear quality standard

As the buyer, you need to be able to provide a supplier with the right quality standards. What may be important to you–such as the dimensions–may not be as important to other customers the supplier has. When you are able to clarify this early on, it will increase the likelihood that you will choose a supplier who can meet your criteria.

Learn about the supplier’s other customers

In particular, see if you can find out who the supplier’s top customer is. When you take a look at the work done for the supplier’s biggest customer, you will get an idea of their typical standard for quality.

Have sufficient order volume

Keep in mind that in China, a larger factory will often turn down small orders, but those are the factories that tend to be more stable in quality. A smaller order also doesn’t call for more engineering work up front, meaning that many factories in China just go right into production for smaller orders, which is more risky because they will then have to addresses problems as those issues appear in the production in process. Lower-volume work may also have to be done in a more manual way, which can lead to an inconsistency in quality.

In short, make sure your order volume is big enough to avoid all of these problems, and always use the services of a China inspection company to confirm your products are what you need and expect them to be before they land at your door or at the homes of your customers.

Remember that price and quality are linked

The lower the price, the smaller the margin for the supplier, and this means they have less interest in going that extra mile to product perfect products for you. Like many other countries, in China, it’s “you get what you pay for”–if you are paying a very, very low price, you really can’t expect to get top quality.

Of course, as mentioned above, having product inspections done by a local company on the ground can help ensure your final products are what you need before you even receive them. Quality inspectors can examine your products for flaws in function, design, appearance or safety, run tests to ensure they meet your standards and even confirm the packaging and final shipping address are correct. Even the best supplier can make a mistake, so pair your supplier with an inspection company to protect yourself from all the angles.

Feb, 18
2020
Blog, Quality Control Companies

Coronavirus in China and its consequences on business and quality

What is the current situation in China? What’s going on with my order? When will it be delivered and shipped? You don’t want to travel to China but you still need to follow up your business? Will I run out of stock? That’s some of the questions you might ask yourself.

Stay in your country and use our inspection services.We propose factory audit and evaluation, quality control (before production, during production and before shipping) and container loading surveillance. We work all over China, including Shenzhen, Foshan and Wuhan.

Currently as the world knows China and its people is experiencing this very unwanted  phenomenom in their lives.Many people around the globe are scared even they hear Chinese much more of coming in to China.People all around the world has been warned not to take  a step into China ,hundreds  of inbound and outbound commercial flights have been suspended in the scare of Novel Corona Virus 2019.Inside China,people avoid each other and in just a short period of time nearly all streets are empty, empty shops,thousands of factories and offices from different establishments are now closed. Lockdowns everywhere and millions of people are  strictly advised to stay at home as preventive measures to stop the spreading of corona virus.

Because of this situation a lot of businesses in the entire world are going to be affected as we all know that China is the major producer of today’s economy. One of the problem that a buyer could be facing nowadays is most likely a delayed production of supply because of factories manpower shortage and poor quality issues that will lead to even more delaying of deliveries of the demand.

In order to help buyers, Guangdong Inspection Services is describing the current situation in China from a business point of view and proposes solutions to follow up and ship your orders in good conditions. Our team are set to perform the services you need for your business even in the midst of this corona virus epidemic.. For all your booking and enquiries please contact us by email here  or by whatsapp (+8613430584074).

FAQ of business matters during coronavirus epidemic.

  1. When will Chinese manufacturers resume work?

Most of productions will be delayed few weeks. Some factories will start working on February the 17th, including cities like Shenzhen and Dongguan.

Some factories and offices have already resumed working after they have received an official authorisation from local authorities.

It is possible that your order will be delivered in few days or weeks.

 

  1. Are all workers back to work?

Probably not because lot of people are still not authorized to move out of their home so they can’t go to work or they are not yet back from hometown where they have celebrated the Chinese new year.

 

  1. Shall I worry about the quality of my order?

Even if they start producing most of factories will meet 2 issues: some of their workers are not back yet, and their own suppliers are maybe not yet working.

There is a risk of lower quality because of reasons mentioned above.That is why you can book a quality inspector.

 

  1. If I can’t go to China how can I verify my order?

If you are not able or not willing to go to China you can book an inspection , whatever is your industry (electronic, furnitures, injection, textile etc…) and the location of your supplier (Shenzhen, Ningbo, Huizhou etc…).

  1. How to book a quality inspection?

Buyer just has to send us the following details:

– products full specifications (including pictures, drawings, datasheets…) and quantities

– supplier contact details

We will then liaise with the supplier and confirm the visit date.

 

  1. How long before I can receive the QC report and how does it look like?

Report is sent within 24 hours after inspection is finished

 

  1. What is included in a quality control?

We verify the following points: quantities produced, product specifications, product functions, packaging of the product, labelling and packing for shipment (quantities per inner box/master carton, carton quality and shipping marks. We can also include a drop test). Note that we can include other points to verify if you have special requirements (customizable QC & report).

 

  1. I was supposed to meet a new supplier but the meeting is cancelled, what can I do?

As part of our services we can perform a supplier audit to evaluate its capacities and reliabitlity.

Audit includes evaluation of: turn over ,certifications, human ressources, machineries, management, internal quality control system, communication and handling of complaints.

 

  1. What if part of my production has been produced before the Chinese new year?

There is a risk that you supplier has a shortage of workers or will have to hire new workers without experience. In this case we recommend to send inspector to perform a during production inspection. That will include testing of finished products and evaluation of production processes.

 

  1. The communication with supplier is now very bad, what can I do?

If you have difficulties to reach your supplier we can help contacting , that is free and it’s part of our regular services.

 

  1. Can I ship my goods?

Even with minimal operations most of forwarders have resumed work already, so it should be possible to ship your orders by air, sea and train.

To make sure that your order is properly loaded we can arrange a container loading surveillance during which we will verify the quantities, packing quality and monitor loading.

 

  1. Are Chinese banks open?

A  lot of agencies are still closed throughout the country, the online services of the banks are fully operational. You can already transfer money to your vendor and local companies can also tranfer/receive funds.

 

Any other question or specific enquiry please contact us here.

Feb, 05
2020
Blog, during production inspection

4 Crucial Areas of the Pre-Inspection Check

During a pre-inspection check, your goods are examined before they leave the facility to be shipped to you or your customers for delivery. Although sometimes overlooked, this is a vital part of any solid quality-control process.

When your items are inspected before they make their way to their final destination, problems or mistakes are caught right in the manufacturing facility, as opposed to you or your customers discovering them later. This saves time and money, and it can also prevent your customers from being upset about your product or because of shipping delays. Having to return products after you receive them because of flaws will lengthen the entire production-to-consumer process.

The Product Count

Many things can happen in a busy factory, from the shipping of the wrong quantity of product to an error in the delivery address that slows down the journey to the proper destination or results in products getting lost. For your business to retain its credibility, you need to be able to meet the demand for your products without sacrificing your deadlines, and this means having the right amount of product shipped to you correctly when you need it. That’s why, during a pre shipment inspection in China, the inspectors will check packages, confirm the quantity is correct and verify the shipping address is right.

The Products’ Appearance

Naturally, your goods need to have the quality you and your customers expect. This is why the inspectors will examine a product’s overall appearance, looking for errors and flaws, and will check areas such as branding, materials used and design against the product details you have provided. This is done to ensure your products appear as you intended them to. Protecting your brand and your reputation with your customers is the ultimate result.

The Product’s Function And Safety

All your customers will expect a functional, safe and working product. The inspections will include product tests to validate design suitability, safety, function and usage. Without these types of checks, you could end up sending out malfunction products to customers, and that’s at best. At worst, you could send out dangerous products that will cause major damage to your company’s reputation and potentially open your brand up to legal liability for any incidents connected to the unsafe products.

The Product Labeling

One of the most commonly neglected areas of manufacturing, labeling is actually quite important. Labels communicate product contents, quantity, transport stye, and the origin location of a product. Since a lack of important details on a label can lead to lost or misused items and angry customers, the inspectors will review your product labels to confirm all the information is there and accurate.

Quality is king among the savvy consumers of today, so if you have not yet contacted a professional inspection company for services in China, now is the time to get in touch.