InTouch Quality

19/12/2019

In line with InTouch’s merger with Asia Quality Focus (AQF) earlier this year, we’re excited to be moving over to AQF’s Facebook channel [https://hubs.ly/H0mkg4C0].

As of today, we’ll continue to post regular updates with relevant industry news and other content there. So please be sure to follow us on that channel if you’d like to continue to stay on top of QC news and advice.

18/12/2019

The holiday season of 2020 is coming and logistics companies are busy preparing for the peak. Logistics giant Amazon has hired 200,000 employees to help the company cover peak season.

The buildup includes 200,000 seasonal workers who will help with fulfillment, sortation and delivery during the holidays.

17/12/2019

If you're inspecting your order personally, you would want to check certain aspects of your product. Check this out and learn how to tailor your QC checklist to your specific requirements.

Take the guesswork out of product inspections and create a quality control checklist with all the information your QC inspector needs to make a decision just like you would.

16/12/2019

The U.S. and China agreed to "Phase one" trade deal just before tariff hike on Dec15. Now the new question is how soon will the "Phase two" deal come?

President Donald Trump says he's agreed to a "Phase One" deal with China that includes "many structural changes and massive purchases of Agricultural Product, Energy, and Manufactured Goods, plus much more" -- effectively calling a truce in a war that has roiled financial markets and the US and Chin...

15/12/2019

Is your supplier a well-oiled machine that helps you or a burden that drags you? Let's look at these 6 step-by-step approach to develop your supplier's quality.

Suppliers are, without a doubt, an integral factor in the success of any organization. We'll walk you through six steps to supplier quality development.

14/12/2019

Learn about Asian garment industry's transformation, new business in Belt-and-Road countries and DHL's innovation center in this week's roundup. https://hubs.ly/H0mdGct0

13/12/2019

According to earlier announcement, the U.S. will slap tariffs on $156 billion made-in-China goods, starting Dec 15. With the deadline coming, will President Trump hold off the tariffs to make a trade deal?

In less than two weeks, President Trump must decide whether to slap tariffs on $156 billion in consumer goods made in China — including toys, phones, laptops and clothes, right before the holidays — or move the goal post yet again in lieu of the comprehensive trade deal.

12/12/2019

Thailand manufacturing may not yet be ready to compete directly with China but can still be an alternative. Let's look at four factors you should consider for your Thailand manufacturing supply chain.

Thailand is one country perfectly suited to serve as an alternative manufacturing base to China. Here are four factors you should consider for your Thailand manufacturing supply chain.

11/12/2019

Brazil is a major source of steel imports for the U.S. But President Trump has tweeted to bring back the 25% tariffs on imported Brazilian and Argentinian steel.

Trump cites currency devaluations in the South American countries, which he said has created an unfair trading environment, particularly regarding agricultural products.

10/12/2019

The "Phase two" trade deal shows no sign in short times. Importers better make long-term preparation by choosing sourcing alternatives to China.

An unsuitable manufacturing location can disrupt your supply chain and customer relationships. Check out this eBook and learn how to choose the right sourcing location in Asia.

09/12/2019

People often say Vietnam is a winner amid the U.S.-China trade war. But Indian companies are also benefitting from this "war".

Prospects for firms to increase their share of US market are favourable at this point in time

08/12/2019

As from 1 January 2020, China's Foreign Investment Law (FIL) will replace the three older laws. Do you know how to stay compliance under the new FIL?

What foreign investors need to do to adjust their existing business operations or during market entry as China's new Foreign Investment Law comes in effect.