For companies of all sizes and markets, return to vendor (RTV) is a consistent, day-to-day business practice related to the rise of e-commerce. In fact, 2016 saw U.S. shoppers send back $260 billion in merchandise, which translates to eight percent of all purchases in the country. It’s a trend that doesn’t show signs of stopping, […]
What to Do When Invisible Ink Reappears Every Fall and Winter, retailers can often experience a dramatic surge in the volume of products with “invisible” markings showing up on finished goods that have been shipped or stored in cold climates. And if you’re wondering if invisible ink can stain, the answer is yes. Temperature-sensitive […]
As a quality control or corrections officer, it is your job to ensure the goods that leave your facility meet your company’s quality standards. Even one defective or damaged product has the potential to reflect badly on your organization — and your department. Depending on the industry, selling goods of inferior quality could also result […]
Turn to QCI for Your Holiday Footwear and Apparel Rework While the holiday season is the most lucrative time of year for sellers of footwear and apparel, it also comes with tremendous pressure. Distributors, retailers, importers and other apparel providers must be sure the goods they offer for sale meet the highest quality standards. […]
Let QCI Put Your Damaged Holiday Toy Shipment Back Together Again Imagine this scenario: You have a very valuable egg — let’s call him Humpty Dumpty — and you decide to place him on top of a wall for safekeeping (or a boat or a plane). But then, perhaps due to an unexpected stiff […]
