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 to find the right manufacturing partner? Learn the one question top importers use to instantly reveal if a factory truly values quality. This short guide breaks down how a factory’s QA process can expose whether they’re a reliable partner—or a risky bet. If you’re sourcing overseas, this is the telltale sign you can’t afford to miss. A must-read for product developers, supply chain pros, and brand owners.

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