Fit and comfort are among the most critical considerations a consumer makes when purchasing apparel. Your goal as an importer or retailer of apparel goods is to always to provide your customers with well made garments that meets their expectations. However, managing garment quality can be especially difficult when it comes to importing the garments […]
Elevated consumer spending during holidays increases pressure on brands to produce more. Meeting this demand isn’t always easy, and you may encounter various challenges. For instance, rushed production and manufacturing errors to meet delivery deadlines can result in products that fail to meet your expectations. Adverse weather or handling issues during transit may also impact […]
As retail stores and business start to open again across the U.S., supply chain and quality managers may be pressed to creatively solve new and emerging issues as they adjust to getting operations running smoothly again. Already, as they are looking towards the future of their operations, inventory management, product integrity and quality issues are […]
Mold formation on imported products can be a significant challenge for distributors and retailers. When products arrive with mold damage, such as mold growing on shoes or apparel, it can cost the importer thousands of dollars in product loss. It also sets back timelines when they must order new products to replace the damaged shipment. […]
E-commerce and online selling platforms have grown at an unprecedented rate all over the world. This massive expansion reflects a huge shift in consumer behavior, with more shoppers than ever purchasing items online across virtually every product category. Market analysts consistently report substantial year-over-year growth in global e-commerce, with projections indicating continued expansion for […]
In recognition of supporting programs, events and initiatives that advocate for footwear industry workers and consumers, Quality Corrections & Inspections was recently presented the Friends of Footwear Award by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA) based in Washington, D.C. The footwear industry provides thousands of jobs across the country and total personal spending on […]
Pivoting production on a daily basis to meet the unique product rework needs of apparel and footwear companies is the foundation of what Quality Corrections & Inspections has done to successfully service these business sectors and others for over 30 years. As calls are being made across the country to businesses asking to lend their […]
Opportunity Nevada recently published an article on our company’s role in supporting supply chain managers and our decision to select Nevada for our west coast operations many years ago. You can read the entire article here. For more information about how we help supply chain managers, logistics professionals, importers and retailers, give us a call or […]
This article originally appeared in the Blair Business Mirror Quality Corrections & Inspections plays a critical role in repairing and restoring imported goods to first quality condition. In recent years, 98% of shoes and 97% of the apparel sold in the U.S. were imported. Percentages for other products such as accessories and consumer goods […]
Times are changing faster than ever for apparel, footwear and accessory goods companies. Online retailing business models are changing the way consumers shop. Free shipping and free returns are drawing more consumers to cyberspace rather than the mall and return rates are on the rise. Consumers are also seeking brands that are committed to the […]
