Stop paying the last-minute QC tax. This RedMarble playbook shows how importers can prevent defects with proactive quality control: inline inspections (not just pre-shipment), clear AQL targets, golden samples, and supplier accountability. Learn the top quality control risk factors in manufacturing—location, order context, production stage, product level, factory attitude—and how to protect margin, reduce returns, and ship on time.

Struggling with QC issues in Asia? Learn when integrity risks peak, why re-inspections are the danger zone, and how inline inspections protect your brand. Discover actionable strategies to spot hidden quality failures before they cost you. A must-read for importers, sourcing pros, and anyone working with overseas manufacturers. Optimize your supply chain with smarter quality control.

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