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 […]
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, […]
For many big box retailers, quality control can be a constant challenge. When receiving a high volume of large orders, a certain number of damaged or defective shipments is inevitable. Of course, putting substandard products on the sales floor is not an option. Shoppers expect and deserve to receive only the best merchandise. Even one […]
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 […]
