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 […]
Doresa Banning of the Nevada Business Journal recently published a great article on our work in the Nevada region. We’re proud to be a part of what makes the Logistics Industry in and around Nevada, and throughout the United States, such a strong and vital part of our economy. You can read the whole article […]
By Randy Burk, Executive Vice President – Quality Corrections & Inspections At this year’s annual Footwear Sourcing & Sustainability Summit, presented by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA), I had the opportunity to share insights from the perspective of the reworks guy and to gain insights on the latest trends on global footwear […]
Inbound QA teams in the distribution center have big responsibilities. They are the last set of eyes to audit merchandise prior to its debut for retail sales. They need to look for sewing defects, excessive threads, defected pull cords, sizing specifications, water repellent issues, zippers, buttons, odor issues, mold and much more! Although well trained […]
Dead inventory or dead stock is nothing new to vendors and retailers. Dead inventory can arise for several reasons such as retail seasonality, late deliveries or possibly product production errors in need of correction. It is talked about often and by many but addressing the problem and finding solutions can send you into a frenzy […]
How QCI Benefits Product Sourcing Managers If you serve as a product sourcing specialist or manager in the supply chain, much of the burden for merchandise that does not meet your company’s quality standards on imported shipments can land with you. If distributors, direct buyers or others down the supply chain discover a quality issue […]
The Value of Quality Corrections & Inspections for the Quality Assurance Team Today’s warehouse managers and their quality assurance teams play a critical role in the supply chain: they bear the responsibility of ensuring that goods enter and exit their facility as efficiently as possible. They must have a thorough knowledge of all relevant inventory […]
