China Quality Control Services ? How Important Are They?

Posted by China 2 West on April 5th, 2016

Quality control is an important part of the manufacturing process. It ensures the items produced meet the required standards and are capable of surpassing customer expectations. Moreover, several countries have specified guidelines for products, including those made abroad, to ensure only the best items reach the consumer.

With so many companies opting to get their products manufactured in China, it is only logical that they expect the same level of quality from their Chinese vendors as they expect from their local units. However, it may so happen that the items may not meet the standards required of them due to various constraints. This will lead to losses and may even prove to be financially crippling for small businesses. However, there is an easy way out of this.

Companies with manufacturing hubs in China can opt to hire external quality control service consultants who will ensure that the products are top notch and meet all stringent quality parameters. This is how these firms can help.

Ensure the production process is not deviating from prescribed norms

Quality issues generally crop up during the production process when some small sub-process creates a problem. The way to avoid this is to make sure the production line runs as smoothly as it ought to in accordance with the prescribed norms. This means regular quality checks on products and on various sub-operations. From checking whether regular maintenance of the assembly line is happening on schedule to ensuring the proper quality tests are completed on the finished product, a quality control service firm can make sure the production assembly operates as it should.

Identify areas that are leading to flaws in the product

Finding the reason for the flaw is essential to eradicating it from the operational process. There can be numerous reasons for the flaw and having an expert quality control services firm helps to find the problem quickly. For example, if say the adhesion between two layers of a polymer product is supposed to confirm to certain standards but does not, the reason can be anything from the injection molding machine developing a flaw in its software to the ambient temperature of the area being less than prescribed. Unlike a generic quality control specialist who may not be aware of what to check and looks at everything, the quality control service firms will have experts who have knowledge of that particular domain and can quickly identify the problem. This saves significantly on time and costs.

Control the problem areas and finding ways to replace them

Quality control service firms have extensive experience in controlling problem areas and finding alternative solutions that help do away with the problem. They are able to find temporary solutions that can solve the quality issues in the short-term even as they, the management and the client look at long-term solutions to solve the problem on a permanent basis.

Ensure new processes or equipment are meeting quality standards

Once a new process or equipment is shortlisted to replace the problem areas, the quality consultants help to assess if these new operational procedures or equipment are capable of handling the requirements. This can mean anything from running a test assembly line, stress testing a machine, or even visiting other factories where these machines are being used to check their capabilities. Their expertise ensures the firms are able to help their clients find the right process or equipment and cut down on costs that would have been incurred by installing ineffective systems or machines.

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China 2 West is a western owned and managed Manufacturing & Vendor Management, Quality Control and Product Development Company based in mainland China. Established in 2005 as a manufacturing consultancy, we now have businesses in several countries and provide design, production, inspection, testing and logistics service to companies that need a reliable supply of goods from China. Our dedicated and passionate team work tirelessly across our business sectors as we continue to grow and to seek out new investment opportunities.