26. Product Inspection – 3 Factors for Accepting a Failing Result

Download this episode (right click and save) For many new buyers of manufactured goods, a failed product inspection result immediately elicits a response of holding a shipment for rework. However, much of the time, a failing report looks a lot worse on paper than the order actually turns out to be. In this manufacturing podcast episode, InTouch Client Manager John Niggl gets together with Client Manager Chao Wang to discuss the reasons behind shipping a failed lot. They will also talk about:
  • Product inspection standards
  • The main reasons behind why an inspection often fails
  • Breaking down the differences between critical, major, and minor quality defects
Learn how to identify and gauge the severity of product defects and what steps you can take in case you ever find yourself with a shipment that "fails" inspection. And if you’d prefer to read the article that covers this topic instead, check out Product Inspection – 3 Factors for Accepting a Failing Result.
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