71. Why Most Importers Don't Rely on Factory QC Staff for Inspection

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Product inspection is an important part of the manufacturing and quality control process. But instead of using a third-party company to conduct inspection, some importers opt to use factory staff.

InTouch Client Managers John Niggl and George Huang discuss the factory's in-house quality control team and the potential benefits and consequences for importers when they solely rely on the factory's quality control staff for product inspection.  In this manufacturing podcast episode, you'll learn about:

• When relying on the factory to conduct inspection is a reasonable option;
  
• The benefits of using the factory's own staff for product inspection; and
  
• The risks of solely depending on factory in-house inspections

Deciding whether to use factory staff, your own employees or an independent company for product inspection is ultimately up to you. But to make the right decision for your business, you need to understand the benefits and possible consequences of each of your options.

And if you’d prefer to read the article that covers this topic instead, check out Why Most Importers Don't Rely on Factory QC Staff for Inspection.