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QIMA Alternatives for Small Importers: 7 Third-Party Inspection Options Compared

QIMA Alternatives for Small Importers: 7 Third-Party Inspection Options Compared

QIMA is one of the most recognized names in third-party inspection, but it isn't always the right fi...

What Is a SMETA Audit? Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audits Explained

What Is a SMETA Audit? Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audits Explained

If you source products from overseas factories, there is a growing chance that a buyer, retailer, or...

ESG Metrics: Measuring Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance for Manufacturers

ESG Metrics: Measuring Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance for Manufacturers

ESG reporting has shifted decisively from voluntary to expected — and in many jurisdictions, from ex...

3rd Party Inspection China: Packaging Checks for Fragile Glass Tables

3rd Party Inspection China: Packaging Checks for Fragile Glass Tables

Glass tables are one of the highest-risk furniture categories for transit damage. The combination of...

How to Conduct a Supplier Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Importers

How to Conduct a Supplier Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Importers

A supplier audit is one of the most powerful tools an importer has for verifying what's actually hap...

What Is Supply Chain Due Diligence? A Guide to Navigating Ethical Manufacturing

What Is Supply Chain Due Diligence? A Guide to Navigating Ethical Manufacturing

You've placed an order with a factory you've never visited. The price is right, the samples look goo...