Upcoming Event 16th May, 2008. Open for ALL
Protect your business by doing the right testing
Lectured by Dr. Thorsten Keiter of TUV Rheinland Ningbo Office
16.30h at the COIC Building Ningbo.  Rmb 140 for non-members and Rmb 90 for members of COIC Ningbo.
Dinner buffer included as usual.

Booking starting 27-04-2008 (seats limited)

>>> Click here for the registration

http://www.coicningbo.com/2008/04/registration-form-lecture-tuv/

Avoid quality problem in China!

Recently, a number of companies as well as major economic actors, and for the most part, end users have been talking about the quality control of the products in China. Why is it so important to protect your business against defective or hazardous products?

As a company that purchases in China, you know that the quality issues directly affect your profitability, and it is also important to note that the majority of suppliers in Asia do not guarantee their products. Once the goods leave your supplier factory, you are responsible for the quality of the products you purchase.

How do defective products affect your profitability?

· Defective products impact your production line capacity (if they involve components), and they directly reduce productivity;

· Products that can not be sold due to the low quality affect the turnover of your business;

· You need to replace defective products to your customers, or you lose your customers. The cost and lost opportunity involved are significant;

· The quality is linked to your brand image and recognition. Then, poor brand recognition directly affects your mark-up.

Your Credibility and Reputation on the Market:

Brand Name, Image and Reliability are competitive advantages directly related to your product quality. These are key factors that should be preserved in order to ensure your profits, and they can be protected by the effective control of quality.

Companies buying from China need to prevent the import of defective products from the low cost markets. If you want to minimize your risk, it is very simple—you have to achieve a high level of quality in China.