Levels of Quality Standards (from Basic to Advanced)

In this episode... In order for your manufacturer to truly understand what you expect from them a quality standard for your product is required. This lays out how the product should look, its components and materials, what defects are and aren't acceptable (if any), its color, and so many other important aspects that Renaud will go into here. There are different levels of quality standards, from most basic to advanced...you'll see how they all fit together to keep everyone aligned and reduce quality problems from the start of your cooperation with the supplier.   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings & Introduction 01:03 - What are quality standards? 07:51 - Does every importer implement a clear standard? 10:41 - 1. The golden sample. 16:20 - 2. Specifications sheet. 27:13 - 3. Defect board. 29:23 - 4. Boundary samples. 34:37 - How to handle and keep physical samples safe? 38:19 - Avoiding different conclusions being drawn during inspections by confirming the measurement system to be used, etc. 41:57 - Wrapping up.  Related content... Product specifications template for importers in China [FREE download] Documenting Your Company’s Quality Standard into the Details Is your China factory’s quality standard too low? Golden Sample: Why You Need It Before Mass Production Starts Why Is A Pre-Production Sample So Important? [Podcast] Quality Control Plan: Defining Expectations Before Production Product quality inspections in China/Asia [solutions from Sofeast]   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Subscribe to the podcast  There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts TuneIn Amazon Podcasts Deezer iHeartRADIO PlayerFM Listen Notes Podcast Addict